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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.76, 28,549.35 and 8,503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.76, 28,549.35 and 8,503.32 is: 12,755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.76 : 28,549.35 = 8,503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.76/28,549.35 = 8,503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.76x = 28,549.35 × 8,503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.76x = 242,764,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,764,258.84/19,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.07

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