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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,165.20, 28,747.80 and 8,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,165.20, 28,747.80 and 8,084.40 is: 12,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,165.20 : 28,747.80 = 8,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,165.20/28,747.80 = 8,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,165.20x = 28,747.80 × 8,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,165.20x = 232,408,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,408,714.32/19,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.60

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