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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,045.54, 28,568.31 and 8,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,045.54, 28,568.31 and 8,650 is: 12,975

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,045.54 : 28,568.31 = 8,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,045.54/28,568.31 = 8,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,045.54x = 28,568.31 × 8,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,045.54x = 247,115,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,115,881.50/19,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975

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