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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.72, 28,852.20 and 5,382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.72, 28,852.20 and 5,382.72 is: 8,074.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.72 : 28,852.20 = 5,382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.72/28,852.20 = 5,382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.72x = 28,852.20 × 5,382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.72x = 155,303,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,303,313.98/19,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.53

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