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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,067.63, 28,601.03 and 8,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,067.63, 28,601.03 and 8,535.20 is: 12,802.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,067.63 : 28,601.03 = 8,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,067.63/28,601.03 = 8,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,067.63x = 28,601.03 × 8,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,067.63x = 244,115,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,115,389.59/19,067.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.61

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