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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,278.58, 28,922.23 and 6,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,278.58, 28,922.23 and 6,799.52 is: 10,200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,278.58 : 28,922.23 = 6,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,278.58/28,922.23 = 6,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,278.58x = 28,922.23 × 6,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,278.58x = 196,657,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,657,281.33/19,278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.82

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