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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,168, 28,752 and 8,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,168, 28,752 and 8,224 is: 12,336

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168 : 28,752 = 8,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168/28,752 = 8,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168x = 28,752 × 8,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168x = 236,456,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,456,448/19,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336

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