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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.92, 28,527.12 and 8,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.92, 28,527.12 and 8,631 is: 12,941.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.92 : 28,527.12 = 8,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.92/28,527.12 = 8,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.92x = 28,527.12 × 8,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.92x = 246,217,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,217,572.72/19,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.85

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