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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,053.72, 28,572.66 and 7,205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,053.72, 28,572.66 and 7,205.43 is: 10,805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,053.72 : 28,572.66 = 7,205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,053.72/28,572.66 = 7,205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,053.72x = 28,572.66 × 7,205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,053.72x = 205,878,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,878,301.54/19,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.15

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