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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.83, 28,858.74 and 5,197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.83, 28,858.74 and 5,197.94 is: 7,797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.83 : 28,858.74 = 5,197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.83/28,858.74 = 5,197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.83x = 28,858.74 × 5,197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.83x = 150,005,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,005,999.00/19,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.45

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