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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,218.60, 28,827.90 and 8,122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,218.60, 28,827.90 and 8,122.28 is: 12,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,218.60 : 28,827.90 = 8,122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,218.60/28,827.90 = 8,122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,218.60x = 28,827.90 × 8,122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,218.60x = 234,148,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,148,275.61/19,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.42

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