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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.72, 28,901.92 and 5,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.72, 28,901.92 and 5,226.94 is: 7,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.72 : 28,901.92 = 5,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.72/28,901.92 = 5,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.72x = 28,901.92 × 5,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.72x = 151,068,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,068,601.72/19,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.91

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