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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,182.47, 28,777.64 and 8,089.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,182.47, 28,777.64 and 8,089.16 is: 12,135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,182.47 : 28,777.64 = 8,089.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,182.47/28,777.64 = 8,089.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,182.47x = 28,777.64 × 8,089.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,182.47x = 232,786,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,786,750.05/19,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.39

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