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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,206.42, 28,789.86 and 7,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,206.42, 28,789.86 and 7,356.96 is: 11,027.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,206.42 : 28,789.86 = 7,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,206.42/28,789.86 = 7,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,206.42x = 28,789.86 × 7,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,206.42x = 211,805,848.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,805,848.43/19,206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.87

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