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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,298.25, 28,950.21 and 5,447.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,298.25, 28,950.21 and 5,447.25 is: 8,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,298.25 : 28,950.21 = 5,447.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,298.25/28,950.21 = 5,447.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,298.25x = 28,950.21 × 5,447.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,298.25x = 157,699,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,699,031.42/19,298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.68

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