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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.40, 28,519.62 and 7,938.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.40, 28,519.62 and 7,938.34 is: 11,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.40 : 28,519.62 = 7,938.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.40/28,519.62 = 7,938.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.40x = 28,519.62 × 7,938.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.40x = 226,398,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,398,440.23/19,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.05

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