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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.78, 28,869.24 and 8,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.78, 28,869.24 and 8,149.92 is: 12,227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.78 : 28,869.24 = 8,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.78/28,869.24 = 8,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.78x = 28,869.24 × 8,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.78x = 235,281,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,281,996.46/19,242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.03

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