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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,109.72, 28,665.90 and 8,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,109.72, 28,665.90 and 8,005.25 is: 12,008.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,109.72 : 28,665.90 = 8,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,109.72/28,665.90 = 8,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,109.72x = 28,665.90 × 8,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,109.72x = 229,477,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,477,552.65/19,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.42

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