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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,180.22, 28,774.24 and 8,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,180.22, 28,774.24 and 8,086.88 is: 12,131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,180.22 : 28,774.24 = 8,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,180.22/28,774.24 = 8,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,180.22x = 28,774.24 × 8,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,180.22x = 232,693,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,693,877.69/19,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.97

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