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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,166.01, 28,748.88 and 5,315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,166.01, 28,748.88 and 5,315.01 is: 7,972.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,166.01 : 28,748.88 = 5,315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,166.01/28,748.88 = 5,315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,166.01x = 28,748.88 × 5,315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,166.01x = 152,800,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,800,584.69/19,166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,972.48

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