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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.62, 28,884.98 and 5,216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.62, 28,884.98 and 5,216.73 is: 7,825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.62 : 28,884.98 = 5,216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.62/28,884.98 = 5,216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.62x = 28,884.98 × 5,216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.62x = 150,685,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,685,141.72/19,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.11

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