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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,089.55, 28,622.82 and 8,557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,089.55, 28,622.82 and 8,557.66 is: 12,831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,089.55 : 28,622.82 = 8,557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,089.55/28,622.82 = 8,557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,089.55x = 28,622.82 × 8,557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,089.55x = 244,944,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,944,421.78/19,089.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.34

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