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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251, 28,881.36 and 5,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251, 28,881.36 and 5,400 is: 8,101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251 : 28,881.36 = 5,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251/28,881.36 = 5,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251x = 28,881.36 × 5,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251x = 155,959,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,959,344/19,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.36

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