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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.84, 28,625.46 and 7,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.84, 28,625.46 and 7,993 is: 11,992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.84 : 28,625.46 = 7,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.84/28,625.46 = 7,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.84x = 28,625.46 × 7,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.84x = 228,803,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,803,301.78/19,078.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.52

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