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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,012.71, 28,499.28 and 7,158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,012.71, 28,499.28 and 7,158.35 is: 10,730.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,012.71 : 28,499.28 = 7,158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,012.71/28,499.28 = 7,158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,012.71x = 28,499.28 × 7,158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,012.71x = 204,007,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,007,678.49/19,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.07

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