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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.74, 28,882.92 and 5,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.74, 28,882.92 and 5,215.96 is: 7,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.74 : 28,882.92 = 5,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.74/28,882.92 = 5,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.74x = 28,882.92 × 5,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.74x = 150,652,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,652,155.40/19,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.35

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