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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,121.24, 28,685.44 and 8,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,121.24, 28,685.44 and 8,591 is: 12,888.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,121.24 : 28,685.44 = 8,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,121.24/28,685.44 = 8,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,121.24x = 28,685.44 × 8,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,121.24x = 246,436,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,436,615.04/19,121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.11

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