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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,259.70, 28,888.23 and 5,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,259.70, 28,888.23 and 5,408.70 is: 8,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,259.70 : 28,888.23 = 5,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,259.70/28,888.23 = 5,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,259.70x = 28,888.23 × 5,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,259.70x = 156,247,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,247,769.60/19,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.68

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