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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267.50, 28,901.25 and 4,675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267.50, 28,901.25 and 4,675.50 is: 7,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267.50 : 28,901.25 = 4,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267.50/28,901.25 = 4,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267.50x = 28,901.25 × 4,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267.50x = 135,127,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,127,794.38/19,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.25

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