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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.17, 28,614.23 and 8,551.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.17, 28,614.23 and 8,551.01 is: 12,829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.17 : 28,614.23 = 8,551.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.17/28,614.23 = 8,551.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.17x = 28,614.23 × 8,551.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.17x = 244,680,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,680,566.87/19,072.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.19

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