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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,271.27, 28,908.72 and 7,581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,271.27, 28,908.72 and 7,581.75 is: 11,373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,271.27 : 28,908.72 = 7,581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,271.27/28,908.72 = 7,581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,271.27x = 28,908.72 × 7,581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,271.27x = 219,178,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,178,687.86/19,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,373.34

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