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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,169.52, 28,749.96 and 5,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,169.52, 28,749.96 and 5,319.60 is: 7,978.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,169.52 : 28,749.96 = 5,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,169.52/28,749.96 = 5,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,169.52x = 28,749.96 × 5,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,169.52x = 152,938,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,938,287.22/19,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,978.20

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