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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.98, 28,726.61 and 8,059.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.98, 28,726.61 and 8,059.95 is: 12,084.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.98 : 28,726.61 = 8,059.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.98/28,726.61 = 8,059.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.98x = 28,726.61 × 8,059.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.98x = 231,534,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,534,999.97/19,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.94

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