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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,148.68, 28,723.50 and 5,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,148.68, 28,723.50 and 5,297.80 is: 7,946.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148.68 : 28,723.50 = 5,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148.68/28,723.50 = 5,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148.68x = 28,723.50 × 5,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148.68x = 152,171,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,171,358.30/19,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,946.83

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