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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,234.83, 28,830.38 and 8,134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,234.83, 28,830.38 and 8,134.59 is: 12,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,234.83 : 28,830.38 = 8,134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,234.83/28,830.38 = 8,134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,234.83x = 28,830.38 × 8,134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,234.83x = 234,523,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,523,280.17/19,234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.64

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