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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,034.63, 28,552.01 and 5,183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,034.63, 28,552.01 and 5,183.63 is: 7,775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,034.63 : 28,552.01 = 5,183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,034.63/28,552.01 = 5,183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,034.63x = 28,552.01 × 5,183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,034.63x = 148,002,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,002,886.92/19,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.46

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