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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243.44, 28,862.33 and 6,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243.44, 28,862.33 and 6,762.56 is: 10,142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243.44 : 28,862.33 = 6,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243.44/28,862.33 = 6,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243.44x = 28,862.33 × 6,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243.44x = 195,183,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,183,060.24/19,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.84

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