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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,137.54, 28,706.85 and 5,286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,137.54, 28,706.85 and 5,286.54 is: 7,929.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,137.54 : 28,706.85 = 5,286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,137.54/28,706.85 = 5,286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,137.54x = 28,706.85 × 5,286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,137.54x = 151,759,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,759,910.80/19,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.96

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