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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.64, 28,891.34 and 8,728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.64, 28,891.34 and 8,728.72 is: 13,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.64 : 28,891.34 = 8,728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.64/28,891.34 = 8,728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.64x = 28,891.34 × 8,728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.64x = 252,184,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,184,318.07/19,260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.25

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