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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,010.92, 28,506.12 and 8,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,010.92, 28,506.12 and 8,617 is: 12,920.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,010.92 : 28,506.12 = 8,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,010.92/28,506.12 = 8,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,010.92x = 28,506.12 × 8,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,010.92x = 245,637,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,637,236.04/19,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.85

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