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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,182.30, 28,741.77 and 8,771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,182.30, 28,741.77 and 8,771.10 is: 13,142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,182.30 : 28,741.77 = 8,771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,182.30/28,741.77 = 8,771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,182.30x = 28,741.77 × 8,771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,182.30x = 252,096,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,096,938.85/19,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.16

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