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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.81, 28,729.77 and 8,759.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.81, 28,729.77 and 8,759.13 is: 13,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.81 : 28,729.77 = 8,759.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.81/28,729.77 = 8,759.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.81x = 28,729.77 × 8,759.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.81x = 251,647,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,647,790.30/19,149.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.01

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