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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.64, 28,541.66 and 8,498.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.64, 28,541.66 and 8,498.19 is: 12,747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.64 : 28,541.66 = 8,498.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.64/28,541.66 = 8,498.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.64x = 28,541.66 × 8,498.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.64x = 242,552,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,552,514.14/19,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.38

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