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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,190.62, 28,789.81 and 8,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,190.62, 28,789.81 and 8,097.34 is: 12,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,190.62 : 28,789.81 = 8,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,190.62/28,789.81 = 8,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,190.62x = 28,789.81 × 8,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,190.62x = 233,120,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,120,736.16/19,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,147.64

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