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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.56, 28,546.62 and 8,635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.56, 28,546.62 and 8,635.16 is: 12,957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.56 : 28,546.62 = 8,635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.56/28,546.62 = 8,635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.56x = 28,546.62 × 8,635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.56x = 246,504,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,504,631.16/19,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.86

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