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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,217.70, 28,826.55 and 8,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,217.70, 28,826.55 and 8,132.40 is: 12,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,217.70 : 28,826.55 = 8,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,217.70/28,826.55 = 8,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,217.70x = 28,826.55 × 8,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,217.70x = 234,429,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,429,035.22/19,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.60

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