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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,007.92, 28,501.62 and 8,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,007.92, 28,501.62 and 8,614 is: 12,916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,007.92 : 28,501.62 = 8,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,007.92/28,501.62 = 8,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,007.92x = 28,501.62 × 8,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,007.92x = 245,512,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,512,954.68/19,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.35

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