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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,258.83, 28,886.67 and 5,219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,258.83, 28,886.67 and 5,219.51 is: 7,828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,258.83 : 28,886.67 = 5,219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,258.83/28,886.67 = 5,219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,258.83x = 28,886.67 × 5,219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,258.83x = 150,774,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,774,118.50/19,258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.83

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