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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.96, 28,871.03 and 5,399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.96, 28,871.03 and 5,399.04 is: 8,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.96 : 28,871.03 = 5,399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.96/28,871.03 = 5,399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.96x = 28,871.03 × 5,399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.96x = 155,875,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,875,845.81/19,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.88

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