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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,055.83, 28,593.50 and 9,071.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,055.83, 28,593.50 and 9,071.87 is: 13,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,055.83 : 28,593.50 = 9,071.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,055.83/28,593.50 = 9,071.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,055.83x = 28,593.50 × 9,071.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,055.83x = 259,396,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,396,514.85/19,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.45

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