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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.54, 28,586.37 and 5,016.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.54, 28,586.37 and 5,016.54 is: 7,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.54 : 28,586.37 = 5,016.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.54/28,586.37 = 5,016.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.54x = 28,586.37 × 5,016.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.54x = 143,404,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,404,668.56/19,056.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.22

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