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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.54, 28,737.70 and 4,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.54, 28,737.70 and 4,927 is: 7,390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.54 : 28,737.70 = 4,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.54/28,737.70 = 4,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.54x = 28,737.70 × 4,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.54x = 141,590,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,590,647.90/19,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.47

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