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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.69, 28,865.48 and 8,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.69, 28,865.48 and 8,148.44 is: 12,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.69 : 28,865.48 = 8,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.69/28,865.48 = 8,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.69x = 28,865.48 × 8,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.69x = 235,208,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,208,555.03/19,241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.90

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