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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,083.06, 28,629.14 and 7,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,083.06, 28,629.14 and 7,983.54 is: 11,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,083.06 : 28,629.14 = 7,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,083.06/28,629.14 = 7,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,083.06x = 28,629.14 × 7,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,083.06x = 228,561,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,561,844.44/19,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,977.21

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