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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.86, 28,737.96 and 8,621.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.86, 28,737.96 and 8,621.43 is: 12,931.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.86 : 28,737.96 = 8,621.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.86/28,737.96 = 8,621.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.86x = 28,737.96 × 8,621.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.86x = 247,762,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,762,166.79/19,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.99

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