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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044, 28,566.81 and 5,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044, 28,566.81 and 5,193 is: 7,789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044 : 28,566.81 = 5,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044/28,566.81 = 5,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044x = 28,566.81 × 5,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044x = 148,347,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,347,444.33/19,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.72

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