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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,143.58, 28,713.09 and 5,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,143.58, 28,713.09 and 5,104.66 is: 7,656.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,143.58 : 28,713.09 = 5,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,143.58/28,713.09 = 5,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,143.58x = 28,713.09 × 5,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,143.58x = 146,570,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,570,562.00/19,143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.38

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