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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.57, 28,886.48 and 6,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.57, 28,886.48 and 6,775.28 is: 10,163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.57 : 28,886.48 = 6,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.57/28,886.48 = 6,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.57x = 28,886.48 × 6,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.57x = 195,713,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,713,956.34/19,256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.49

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