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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,101.20, 28,651.80 and 8,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,101.20, 28,651.80 and 8,004.92 is: 12,007.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,101.20 : 28,651.80 = 8,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,101.20/28,651.80 = 8,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,101.20x = 28,651.80 × 8,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,101.20x = 229,355,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,355,366.86/19,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.38

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