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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.27, 28,558.55 and 7,965.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.27, 28,558.55 and 7,965.39 is: 11,939.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.27 : 28,558.55 = 7,965.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.27/28,558.55 = 7,965.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.27x = 28,558.55 × 7,965.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.27x = 227,480,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,480,008.50/19,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.79

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