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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.36, 28,623.06 and 7,979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.36, 28,623.06 and 7,979.32 is: 11,971.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.36 : 28,623.06 = 7,979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.36/28,623.06 = 7,979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.36x = 28,623.06 × 7,979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.36x = 228,392,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,392,555.12/19,078.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,971.29

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