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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.50, 28,503.12 and 7,164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.50, 28,503.12 and 7,164.12 is: 10,738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.50 : 28,503.12 = 7,164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.50/28,503.12 = 7,164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.50x = 28,503.12 × 7,164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.50x = 204,199,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,199,772.05/19,015.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.60

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