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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,073.98, 28,615.94 and 7,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,073.98, 28,615.94 and 7,227.84 is: 10,843.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,073.98 : 28,615.94 = 7,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,073.98/28,615.94 = 7,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,073.98x = 28,615.94 × 7,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,073.98x = 206,831,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,831,435.77/19,073.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,843.64

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