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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,184.59, 28,780.83 and 8,091.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,184.59, 28,780.83 and 8,091.31 is: 12,138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,184.59 : 28,780.83 = 8,091.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,184.59/28,780.83 = 8,091.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,184.59x = 28,780.83 × 8,091.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,184.59x = 232,874,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,874,617.59/19,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.63

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