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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,207.70, 28,811.55 and 8,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,207.70, 28,811.55 and 8,122.40 is: 12,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,207.70 : 28,811.55 = 8,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,207.70/28,811.55 = 8,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,207.70x = 28,811.55 × 8,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,207.70x = 234,018,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,018,933.72/19,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.60

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