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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.04, 28,710.27 and 8,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.04, 28,710.27 and 8,749.50 is: 13,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.04 : 28,710.27 = 8,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.04/28,710.27 = 8,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.04x = 28,710.27 × 8,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.04x = 251,200,507.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,200,507.37/19,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.92

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