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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.42, 28,886.49 and 5,403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.42, 28,886.49 and 5,403.42 is: 8,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.42 : 28,886.49 = 5,403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.42/28,886.49 = 5,403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.42x = 28,886.49 × 5,403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.42x = 156,085,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,085,837.80/19,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.49

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