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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,196.79, 28,783.31 and 7,496.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,196.79, 28,783.31 and 7,496.25 is: 11,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,196.79 : 28,783.31 = 7,496.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,196.79/28,783.31 = 7,496.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,196.79x = 28,783.31 × 7,496.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,196.79x = 215,766,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,766,850.11/19,196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.74

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