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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,180.12, 28,781.36 and 8,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,180.12, 28,781.36 and 8,086.12 is: 12,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,180.12 : 28,781.36 = 8,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,180.12/28,781.36 = 8,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,180.12x = 28,781.36 × 8,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,180.12x = 232,729,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,729,530.72/19,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.89

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