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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.30, 28,897.95 and 5,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.30, 28,897.95 and 5,414.30 is: 8,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.30 : 28,897.95 = 5,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.30/28,897.95 = 5,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.30x = 28,897.95 × 5,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.30x = 156,462,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,462,170.69/19,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.45

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