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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,021.50, 28,532.25 and 6,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,021.50, 28,532.25 and 6,709.50 is: 10,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,021.50 : 28,532.25 = 6,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,021.50/28,532.25 = 6,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,021.50x = 28,532.25 × 6,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,021.50x = 191,437,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,437,131.38/19,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.25

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