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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,239.20, 28,871.70 and 6,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,239.20, 28,871.70 and 6,759.20 is: 10,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,239.20 : 28,871.70 = 6,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,239.20/28,871.70 = 6,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,239.20x = 28,871.70 × 6,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,239.20x = 195,149,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,149,594.64/19,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.33

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