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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,098, 28,658.52 and 8,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,098, 28,658.52 and 8,154 is: 12,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,098 : 28,658.52 = 8,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,098/28,658.52 = 8,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,098x = 28,658.52 × 8,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,098x = 233,681,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,681,572.08/19,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.92

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