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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,048.44, 28,572.66 and 8,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,048.44, 28,572.66 and 8,663.16 is: 12,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,048.44 : 28,572.66 = 8,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,048.44/28,572.66 = 8,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,048.44x = 28,572.66 × 8,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,048.44x = 247,529,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,529,525.21/19,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,994.74

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