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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,151.16, 28,717.02 and 8,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,151.16, 28,717.02 and 8,754 is: 13,126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,151.16 : 28,717.02 = 8,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,151.16/28,717.02 = 8,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,151.16x = 28,717.02 × 8,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,151.16x = 251,388,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,388,793.08/19,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.56

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