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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,206.75, 28,814.99 and 5,355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,206.75, 28,814.99 and 5,355.75 is: 8,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,206.75 : 28,814.99 = 5,355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,206.75/28,814.99 = 5,355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,206.75x = 28,814.99 × 5,355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,206.75x = 154,325,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,325,855.91/19,206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.98

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