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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,139.70, 28,709.55 and 8,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,139.70, 28,709.55 and 8,058.90 is: 12,088.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,139.70 : 28,709.55 = 8,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,139.70/28,709.55 = 8,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,139.70x = 28,709.55 × 8,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,139.70x = 231,367,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,367,392.50/19,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.35

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