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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,131.95, 28,698.16 and 5,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,131.95, 28,698.16 and 5,091.89 is: 7,637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,131.95 : 28,698.16 = 5,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,131.95/28,698.16 = 5,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,131.95x = 28,698.16 × 5,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,131.95x = 146,127,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,127,781.06/19,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.89

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