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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,067.72, 28,601.49 and 4,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,067.72, 28,601.49 and 4,836.20 is: 7,254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,067.72 : 28,601.49 = 4,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,067.72/28,601.49 = 4,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,067.72x = 28,601.49 × 4,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,067.72x = 138,322,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,322,525.94/19,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.28

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