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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,168.44, 28,742.94 and 8,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,168.44, 28,742.94 and 8,771.28 is: 13,152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168.44 : 28,742.94 = 8,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168.44/28,742.94 = 8,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168.44x = 28,742.94 × 8,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168.44x = 252,112,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,112,374.76/19,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.47

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