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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.24, 28,725.12 and 5,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.24, 28,725.12 and 5,298 is: 7,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.24 : 28,725.12 = 5,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.24/28,725.12 = 5,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.24x = 28,725.12 × 5,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.24x = 152,185,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,185,685.76/19,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,946.10

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