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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,164.80, 28,754.33 and 8,631.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,164.80, 28,754.33 and 8,631.63 is: 12,950.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,164.80 : 28,754.33 = 8,631.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,164.80/28,754.33 = 8,631.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,164.80x = 28,754.33 × 8,631.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,164.80x = 248,196,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,196,694.30/19,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,950.65

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