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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,127.92, 28,702.97 and 8,033.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,127.92, 28,702.97 and 8,033.65 is: 12,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,127.92 : 28,702.97 = 8,033.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,127.92/28,702.97 = 8,033.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,127.92x = 28,702.97 × 8,033.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,127.92x = 230,589,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,589,614.94/19,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.13

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