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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,239.72, 28,858.78 and 5,388.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,239.72, 28,858.78 and 5,388.36 is: 8,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,239.72 : 28,858.78 = 5,388.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,239.72/28,858.78 = 5,388.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,239.72x = 28,858.78 × 5,388.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,239.72x = 155,501,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,501,495.80/19,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.32

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