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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.49, 28,504.95 and 5,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.49, 28,504.95 and 5,151.25 is: 7,725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.49 : 28,504.95 = 5,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.49/28,504.95 = 5,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.49x = 28,504.95 × 5,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.49x = 146,836,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,836,123.69/19,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.98

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