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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.88, 28,910.84 and 5,422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.88, 28,910.84 and 5,422.88 is: 8,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.88 : 28,910.84 = 5,422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.88/28,910.84 = 5,422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.88x = 28,910.84 × 5,422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.88x = 156,779,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,779,844.35/19,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.32

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