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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267.66, 28,901.48 and 5,416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267.66, 28,901.48 and 5,416.66 is: 8,124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267.66 : 28,901.48 = 5,416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267.66/28,901.48 = 5,416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267.66x = 28,901.48 × 5,416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267.66x = 156,549,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,549,490.66/19,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.99

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