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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,147.95, 28,723.68 and 8,052.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,147.95, 28,723.68 and 8,052.57 is: 12,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,147.95 : 28,723.68 = 8,052.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,147.95/28,723.68 = 8,052.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,147.95x = 28,723.68 × 8,052.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,147.95x = 231,299,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,299,443.86/19,147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.59

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