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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.94, 28,570.41 and 8,661.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.94, 28,570.41 and 8,661.66 is: 12,992.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.94 : 28,570.41 = 8,661.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.94/28,570.41 = 8,661.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.94x = 28,570.41 × 8,661.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.94x = 247,467,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,467,177.48/19,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.49

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