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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,222.23, 28,838.19 and 5,371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,222.23, 28,838.19 and 5,371.23 is: 8,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,222.23 : 28,838.19 = 5,371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,222.23/28,838.19 = 5,371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,222.23x = 28,838.19 × 5,371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,222.23x = 154,896,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,896,551.27/19,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.20

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