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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,117.31, 28,675.97 and 7,268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,117.31, 28,675.97 and 7,268.30 is: 10,902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,117.31 : 28,675.97 = 7,268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,117.31/28,675.97 = 7,268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,117.31x = 28,675.97 × 7,268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,117.31x = 208,425,373.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,425,373.03/19,117.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.45

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