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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,188.50, 28,786.62 and 8,095.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,188.50, 28,786.62 and 8,095.21 is: 12,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,188.50 : 28,786.62 = 8,095.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,188.50/28,786.62 = 8,095.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,188.50x = 28,786.62 × 8,095.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,188.50x = 233,033,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,033,692.48/19,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.45

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