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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,216.65, 28,836.09 and 8,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,216.65, 28,836.09 and 8,122.62 is: 12,188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,216.65 : 28,836.09 = 8,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,216.65/28,836.09 = 8,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,216.65x = 28,836.09 × 8,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,216.65x = 234,224,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,224,601.36/19,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.63

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