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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,133.81, 28,672.88 and 8,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,133.81, 28,672.88 and 8,447.16 is: 12,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,133.81 : 28,672.88 = 8,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,133.81/28,672.88 = 8,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,133.81x = 28,672.88 × 8,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,133.81x = 242,204,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,204,362.79/19,133.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.45

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