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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,222.65, 28,836.95 and 8,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,222.65, 28,836.95 and 8,129.40 is: 12,195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,222.65 : 28,836.95 = 8,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,222.65/28,836.95 = 8,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,222.65x = 28,836.95 × 8,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,222.65x = 234,427,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,427,060.68/19,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.36

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