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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.73, 28,823.58 and 7,374.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.73, 28,823.58 and 7,374.17 is: 11,061.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.73 : 28,823.58 = 7,374.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.73/28,823.58 = 7,374.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.73x = 28,823.58 × 7,374.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.73x = 212,550,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,550,050.99/19,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.83

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