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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.37, 28,575.60 and 7,947.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.37, 28,575.60 and 7,947.89 is: 11,923.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.37 : 28,575.60 = 7,947.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.37/28,575.60 = 7,947.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.37x = 28,575.60 × 7,947.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.37x = 227,115,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,115,725.48/19,047.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,923.73

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