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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,111.27, 28,668.72 and 7,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,111.27, 28,668.72 and 7,425.40 is: 11,138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,111.27 : 28,668.72 = 7,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,111.27/28,668.72 = 7,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,111.27x = 28,668.72 × 7,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,111.27x = 212,876,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,876,713.49/19,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,138.81

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