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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,164.51, 28,746.76 and 8,622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,164.51, 28,746.76 and 8,622.21 is: 12,933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,164.51 : 28,746.76 = 8,622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,164.51/28,746.76 = 8,622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,164.51x = 28,746.76 × 8,622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,164.51x = 247,860,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,860,601.54/19,164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.32

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