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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,226.52, 28,843.62 and 8,133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,226.52, 28,843.62 and 8,133.15 is: 12,201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,226.52 : 28,843.62 = 8,133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,226.52/28,843.62 = 8,133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,226.52x = 28,843.62 × 8,133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,226.52x = 234,589,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,589,488.00/19,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.35

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