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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,205.40, 28,808.05 and 5,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,205.40, 28,808.05 and 5,354.40 is: 8,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,205.40 : 28,808.05 = 5,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,205.40/28,808.05 = 5,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,205.40x = 28,808.05 × 5,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,205.40x = 154,249,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,249,822.92/19,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.59

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