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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.80, 28,838.52 and 6,742.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.80, 28,838.52 and 6,742.89 is: 10,114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.80 : 28,838.52 = 6,742.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.80/28,838.52 = 6,742.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.80x = 28,838.52 × 6,742.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.80x = 194,454,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,454,968.12/19,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.27

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