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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,213.65, 28,831.59 and 8,119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,213.65, 28,831.59 and 8,119.62 is: 12,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,213.65 : 28,831.59 = 8,119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,213.65/28,831.59 = 8,119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,213.65x = 28,831.59 × 8,119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,213.65x = 234,101,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,101,554.80/19,213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.13

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