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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,142.54, 28,715.97 and 8,751.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,142.54, 28,715.97 and 8,751.50 is: 13,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,142.54 : 28,715.97 = 8,751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,142.54/28,715.97 = 8,751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,142.54x = 28,715.97 × 8,751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,142.54x = 251,307,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,307,811.46/19,142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.24

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