Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.54, 28,718.32 and 8,750
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,145.54, 28,718.32 and 8,750 is: 13,125.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,145.54 : 28,718.32 = 8,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,145.54/28,718.32 = 8,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,145.54x = 28,718.32 × 8,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,145.54x = 251,285,300 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,285,300/19,145.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,125.00
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