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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.84, 28,767.24 and 5,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.84, 28,767.24 and 5,325.84 is: 7,989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.84 : 28,767.24 = 5,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.84/28,767.24 = 5,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.84x = 28,767.24 × 5,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.84x = 153,209,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,209,717.48/19,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.31

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