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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,245.69, 28,871.73 and 6,762.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,245.69, 28,871.73 and 6,762.49 is: 10,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,245.69 : 28,871.73 = 6,762.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,245.69/28,871.73 = 6,762.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,245.69x = 28,871.73 × 6,762.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,245.69x = 195,244,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,244,713.23/19,245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.85

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