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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.97, 28,646.46 and 5,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.97, 28,646.46 and 5,057.64 is: 7,586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.97 : 28,646.46 = 5,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.97/28,646.46 = 5,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.97x = 28,646.46 × 5,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.97x = 144,883,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,883,481.95/19,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.73

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