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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,131.54, 28,697.22 and 5,092.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,131.54, 28,697.22 and 5,092.98 is: 7,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,131.54 : 28,697.22 = 5,092.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,131.54/28,697.22 = 5,092.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,131.54x = 28,697.22 × 5,092.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,131.54x = 146,154,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,154,367.52/19,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,639.45

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