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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,011.82, 28,517.70 and 5,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,011.82, 28,517.70 and 5,160.82 is: 7,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,011.82 : 28,517.70 = 5,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,011.82/28,517.70 = 5,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,011.82x = 28,517.70 × 5,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,011.82x = 147,174,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,174,716.51/19,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.22

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