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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,155, 28,732.50 and 5,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,155, 28,732.50 and 5,304 is: 7,956

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,155 : 28,732.50 = 5,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,155/28,732.50 = 5,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,155x = 28,732.50 × 5,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,155x = 152,397,180
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,397,180/19,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956

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