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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,045.41, 28,573.96 and 8,524.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,045.41, 28,573.96 and 8,524.29 is: 12,789.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,045.41 : 28,573.96 = 8,524.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,045.41/28,573.96 = 8,524.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,045.41x = 28,573.96 × 8,524.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,045.41x = 243,572,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,572,721.49/19,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,789.05

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