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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,205.70, 28,808.55 and 8,108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,205.70, 28,808.55 and 8,108.70 is: 12,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,205.70 : 28,808.55 = 8,108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,205.70/28,808.55 = 8,108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,205.70x = 28,808.55 × 8,108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,205.70x = 233,599,889.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,599,889.39/19,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.05

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