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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,076.70, 28,615.05 and 8,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,076.70, 28,615.05 and 8,546.70 is: 12,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,076.70 : 28,615.05 = 8,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,076.70/28,615.05 = 8,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,076.70x = 28,615.05 × 8,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,076.70x = 244,564,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,564,247.84/19,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.05

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