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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.72, 28,723.86 and 5,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.72, 28,723.86 and 5,298.36 is: 7,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.72 : 28,723.86 = 5,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.72/28,723.86 = 5,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.72x = 28,723.86 × 5,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.72x = 152,189,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,189,350.87/19,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.34

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