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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,259, 28,888.50 and 4,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,259, 28,888.50 and 4,667 is: 7,000.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,259 : 28,888.50 = 4,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,259/28,888.50 = 4,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,259x = 28,888.50 × 4,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,259x = 134,822,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,822,629.50/19,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.50

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