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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.24, 28,878.12 and 5,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.24, 28,878.12 and 5,400 is: 8,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.24 : 28,878.12 = 5,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.24/28,878.12 = 5,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.24x = 28,878.12 × 5,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.24x = 155,941,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,941,848/19,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.09

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