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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,105.78, 28,659.59 and 8,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,105.78, 28,659.59 and 8,012.83 is: 12,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,105.78 : 28,659.59 = 8,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,105.78/28,659.59 = 8,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,105.78x = 28,659.59 × 8,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,105.78x = 229,644,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,644,422.54/19,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.63

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