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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,191.87, 28,791.69 and 8,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,191.87, 28,791.69 and 8,098.58 is: 12,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,191.87 : 28,791.69 = 8,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,191.87/28,791.69 = 8,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,191.87x = 28,791.69 × 8,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,191.87x = 233,171,846.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,171,846.41/19,191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.51

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