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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.56, 28,897.80 and 8,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.56, 28,897.80 and 8,727.52 is: 13,093.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.56 : 28,897.80 = 8,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.56/28,897.80 = 8,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.56x = 28,897.80 × 8,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.56x = 252,206,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,206,127.46/19,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.07

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