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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.13, 28,549.76 and 5,182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.13, 28,549.76 and 5,182.13 is: 7,773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.13 : 28,549.76 = 5,182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.13/28,549.76 = 5,182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.13x = 28,549.76 × 5,182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.13x = 147,948,399.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,948,399.13/19,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.21

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