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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.41, 28,711.76 and 8,616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.41, 28,711.76 and 8,616.16 is: 12,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.41 : 28,711.76 = 8,616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.41/28,711.76 = 8,616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.41x = 28,711.76 × 8,616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.41x = 247,384,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,384,931.40/19,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,913.28

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