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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,172.52, 28,762.41 and 7,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,172.52, 28,762.41 and 7,485 is: 11,228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,172.52 : 28,762.41 = 7,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,172.52/28,762.41 = 7,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,172.52x = 28,762.41 × 7,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,172.52x = 215,286,638.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,286,638.85/19,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.92

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