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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,178.84, 28,770.24 and 5,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,178.84, 28,770.24 and 5,327.84 is: 7,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,178.84 : 28,770.24 = 5,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,178.84/28,770.24 = 5,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,178.84x = 28,770.24 × 5,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,178.84x = 153,283,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,283,235.48/19,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.31

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