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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,178.69, 28,756.67 and 7,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,178.69, 28,756.67 and 7,478.24 is: 11,212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,178.69 : 28,756.67 = 7,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,178.69/28,756.67 = 7,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,178.69x = 28,756.67 × 7,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,178.69x = 215,049,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,049,098.69/19,178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.92

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