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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,201.98, 28,806.84 and 7,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,201.98, 28,806.84 and 7,515 is: 11,274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,201.98 : 28,806.84 = 7,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,201.98/28,806.84 = 7,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,201.98x = 28,806.84 × 7,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,201.98x = 216,483,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,483,402.60/19,201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,274.01

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