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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,167.93, 28,762.97 and 8,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,167.93, 28,762.97 and 8,073.90 is: 12,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,167.93 : 28,762.97 = 8,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,167.93/28,762.97 = 8,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,167.93x = 28,762.97 × 8,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,167.93x = 232,229,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,229,303.11/19,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,115.51

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