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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224, 28,837.89 and 5,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224, 28,837.89 and 5,373 is: 8,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224 : 28,837.89 = 5,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224/28,837.89 = 5,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224x = 28,837.89 × 5,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224x = 154,945,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,945,982.97/19,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.03

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