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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,263.72, 28,867.16 and 8,736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,263.72, 28,867.16 and 8,736.96 is: 13,092.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,263.72 : 28,867.16 = 8,736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,263.72/28,867.16 = 8,736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,263.72x = 28,867.16 × 8,736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,263.72x = 252,211,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,211,244.08/19,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.55

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