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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,191, 28,790.37 and 8,097.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,191, 28,790.37 and 8,097.71 is: 12,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,191 : 28,790.37 = 8,097.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,191/28,790.37 = 8,097.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,191x = 28,790.37 × 8,097.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,191x = 233,136,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,136,067.05/19,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,148.20

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