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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,045, 28,567.50 and 8,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,045, 28,567.50 and 8,101 is: 12,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,045 : 28,567.50 = 8,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,045/28,567.50 = 8,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,045x = 28,567.50 × 8,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,045x = 231,425,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,425,317.50/19,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.50

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