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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,131, 28,697.58 and 6,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,131, 28,697.58 and 6,819 is: 10,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,131 : 28,697.58 = 6,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,131/28,697.58 = 6,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,131x = 28,697.58 × 6,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,131x = 195,688,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,688,798.02/19,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.88

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