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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.38, 28,866.40 and 6,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.38, 28,866.40 and 6,762.26 is: 10,144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.38 : 28,866.40 = 6,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.38/28,866.40 = 6,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.38x = 28,866.40 × 6,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.38x = 195,202,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,202,157.32/19,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.91

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