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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.50, 28,615.47 and 8,541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.50, 28,615.47 and 8,541.66 is: 12,815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.50 : 28,615.47 = 8,541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.50/28,615.47 = 8,541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.50x = 28,615.47 × 8,541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.50x = 244,423,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,423,615.48/19,072.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,815.50

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