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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.54, 28,571.18 and 8,522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.54, 28,571.18 and 8,522.39 is: 12,786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.54 : 28,571.18 = 8,522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.54/28,571.18 = 8,522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.54x = 28,571.18 × 8,522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.54x = 243,494,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,494,553.25/19,043.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.21

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