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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.20, 28,552.06 and 7,943.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.20, 28,552.06 and 7,943.10 is: 11,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.20 : 28,552.06 = 7,943.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.20/28,552.06 = 7,943.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.20x = 28,552.06 × 7,943.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.20x = 226,791,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,791,867.79/19,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.85

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