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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.96, 28,556.58 and 7,194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.96, 28,556.58 and 7,194.72 is: 10,789.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.96 : 28,556.58 = 7,194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.96/28,556.58 = 7,194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.96x = 28,556.58 × 7,194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.96x = 205,456,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,456,597.26/19,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,789.11

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