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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,234.88, 28,865.28 and 7,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,234.88, 28,865.28 and 7,546.72 is: 11,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,234.88 : 28,865.28 = 7,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,234.88/28,865.28 = 7,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,234.88x = 28,865.28 × 7,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,234.88x = 217,838,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,838,185.88/19,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.16

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