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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.97, 28,573.89 and 8,525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.97, 28,573.89 and 8,525.02 is: 12,782.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.97 : 28,573.89 = 8,525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.97/28,573.89 = 8,525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.97x = 28,573.89 × 8,525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.97x = 243,593,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,593,038.24/19,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.36

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