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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.52, 28,687.55 and 8,045.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.52, 28,687.55 and 8,045.15 is: 12,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.52 : 28,687.55 = 8,045.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.52/28,687.55 = 8,045.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.52x = 28,687.55 × 8,045.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.52x = 230,795,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,795,674.38/19,144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.45

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