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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,118.76, 28,695.42 and 8,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,118.76, 28,695.42 and 8,033.64 is: 12,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,118.76 : 28,695.42 = 8,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,118.76/28,695.42 = 8,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,118.76x = 28,695.42 × 8,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,118.76x = 230,528,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,528,673.93/19,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.72

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