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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.03, 28,905.46 and 5,233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.03, 28,905.46 and 5,233.01 is: 7,848.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.03 : 28,905.46 = 5,233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.03/28,905.46 = 5,233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.03x = 28,905.46 × 5,233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.03x = 151,262,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,262,403.62/19,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,848.81

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