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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.16, 28,552.77 and 5,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.16, 28,552.77 and 5,184.16 is: 7,776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.16 : 28,552.77 = 5,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.16/28,552.77 = 5,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.16x = 28,552.77 × 5,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.16x = 148,022,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,022,056.74/19,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,776.25

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