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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.74, 28,646.49 and 7,992.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.74, 28,646.49 and 7,992.26 is: 11,988.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.74 : 28,646.49 = 7,992.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.74/28,646.49 = 7,992.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.74x = 28,646.49 × 7,992.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.74x = 228,950,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,950,052.93/19,096.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.96

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