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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.92, 28,747.98 and 8,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.92, 28,747.98 and 8,063.68 is: 12,100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.92 : 28,747.98 = 8,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.92/28,747.98 = 8,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.92x = 28,747.98 × 8,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.92x = 231,814,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,814,511.37/19,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,100.19

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