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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,131.25, 28,692.32 and 8,038.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,131.25, 28,692.32 and 8,038.15 is: 12,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,131.25 : 28,692.32 = 8,038.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,131.25/28,692.32 = 8,038.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,131.25x = 28,692.32 × 8,038.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,131.25x = 230,633,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,633,131.82/19,131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.31

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