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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,111.62, 28,672.74 and 8,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,111.62, 28,672.74 and 8,015.70 is: 12,025.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,111.62 : 28,672.74 = 8,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,111.62/28,672.74 = 8,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,111.62x = 28,672.74 × 8,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,111.62x = 229,832,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,832,082.02/19,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.78

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