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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.76, 28,734.88 and 5,304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.76, 28,734.88 and 5,304.52 is: 7,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.76 : 28,734.88 = 5,304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.76/28,734.88 = 5,304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.76x = 28,734.88 × 5,304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.76x = 152,424,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,424,745.66/19,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.88

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