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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.44, 28,890.90 and 6,785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.44, 28,890.90 and 6,785.66 is: 10,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.44 : 28,890.90 = 6,785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.44/28,890.90 = 6,785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.44x = 28,890.90 × 6,785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.44x = 196,043,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,043,824.49/19,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.24

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