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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,234.13, 28,851.21 and 5,383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,234.13, 28,851.21 and 5,383.13 is: 8,074.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,234.13 : 28,851.21 = 5,383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,234.13/28,851.21 = 5,383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,234.13x = 28,851.21 × 5,383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,234.13x = 155,309,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,309,669.83/19,234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.69

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