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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.30, 28,728.45 and 5,301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.30, 28,728.45 and 5,301.30 is: 7,951.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.30 : 28,728.45 = 5,301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.30/28,728.45 = 5,301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.30x = 28,728.45 × 5,301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.30x = 152,298,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,298,131.99/19,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.95

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