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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,197.68, 28,800.42 and 8,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,197.68, 28,800.42 and 8,104.40 is: 12,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,197.68 : 28,800.42 = 8,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,197.68/28,800.42 = 8,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,197.68x = 28,800.42 × 8,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,197.68x = 233,410,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,410,123.85/19,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.25

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