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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,133.40, 28,711.28 and 8,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,133.40, 28,711.28 and 8,039.28 is: 12,063.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,133.40 : 28,711.28 = 8,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,133.40/28,711.28 = 8,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,133.40x = 28,711.28 × 8,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,133.40x = 230,818,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,818,019.08/19,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.62

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