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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,153.16, 28,720.02 and 8,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,153.16, 28,720.02 and 8,756 is: 13,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,153.16 : 28,720.02 = 8,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,153.16/28,720.02 = 8,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,153.16x = 28,720.02 × 8,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,153.16x = 251,472,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,472,495.12/19,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,129.56

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