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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,278, 28,919.30 and 6,795.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,278, 28,919.30 and 6,795.43 is: 10,193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,278 : 28,919.30 = 6,795.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,278/28,919.30 = 6,795.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,278x = 28,919.30 × 6,795.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,278x = 196,518,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,518,972.52/19,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.95

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