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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,065.68, 28,591.80 and 7,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,065.68, 28,591.80 and 7,966.56 is: 11,947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,065.68 : 28,591.80 = 7,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,065.68/28,591.80 = 7,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,065.68x = 28,591.80 × 7,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,065.68x = 227,778,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,778,290.21/19,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,947.03

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