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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,001.78, 28,497.78 and 8,996.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,001.78, 28,497.78 and 8,996.66 is: 13,492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,001.78 : 28,497.78 = 8,996.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,001.78/28,497.78 = 8,996.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,001.78x = 28,497.78 × 8,996.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,001.78x = 256,384,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,384,837.41/19,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.67

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