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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,221.70, 28,835.52 and 8,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,221.70, 28,835.52 and 8,127.40 is: 12,192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,221.70 : 28,835.52 = 8,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,221.70/28,835.52 = 8,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,221.70x = 28,835.52 × 8,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,221.70x = 234,357,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,357,805.25/19,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.36

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