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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.76, 28,862.10 and 8,705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.76, 28,862.10 and 8,705.64 is: 13,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.76 : 28,862.10 = 8,705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.76/28,862.10 = 8,705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.76x = 28,862.10 × 8,705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.76x = 251,263,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,263,052.24/19,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.33

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