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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,013.30, 28,519.96 and 5,162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,013.30, 28,519.96 and 5,162.30 is: 7,743.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,013.30 : 28,519.96 = 5,162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,013.30/28,519.96 = 5,162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,013.30x = 28,519.96 × 5,162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,013.30x = 147,228,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,228,589.51/19,013.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.45

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