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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,068.71, 28,591.52 and 8,536.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,068.71, 28,591.52 and 8,536.77 is: 12,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068.71 : 28,591.52 = 8,536.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068.71/28,591.52 = 8,536.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068.71x = 28,591.52 × 8,536.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068.71x = 244,079,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,079,230.19/19,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.99

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