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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267, 28,900.50 and 4,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267, 28,900.50 and 4,675 is: 7,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267 : 28,900.50 = 4,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267/28,900.50 = 4,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267x = 28,900.50 × 4,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267x = 135,109,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,109,837.50/19,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.50

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