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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.96, 28,889.40 and 5,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.96, 28,889.40 and 5,408.72 is: 8,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.96 : 28,889.40 = 5,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.96/28,889.40 = 5,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.96x = 28,889.40 × 5,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.96x = 156,254,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,254,675.57/19,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.66

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