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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.60, 28,512.90 and 8,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.60, 28,512.90 and 8,640.60 is: 12,960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.60 : 28,512.90 = 8,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.60/28,512.90 = 8,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.60x = 28,512.90 × 8,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.60x = 246,368,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,368,563.74/19,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.90

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