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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.26, 28,872.72 and 6,769.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.26, 28,872.72 and 6,769.98 is: 10,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.26 : 28,872.72 = 6,769.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.26/28,872.72 = 6,769.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.26x = 28,872.72 × 6,769.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.26x = 195,467,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,467,736.95/19,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.98

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