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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,165.26, 28,747.89 and 8,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,165.26, 28,747.89 and 8,622.97 is: 12,934.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,165.26 : 28,747.89 = 8,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,165.26/28,747.89 = 8,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,165.26x = 28,747.89 × 8,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,165.26x = 247,892,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,892,049.29/19,165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.45

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