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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,083.17, 28,615.53 and 8,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,083.17, 28,615.53 and 8,552.76 is: 12,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,083.17 : 28,615.53 = 8,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,083.17/28,615.53 = 8,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,083.17x = 28,615.53 × 8,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,083.17x = 244,741,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,741,878.46/19,083.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.01

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