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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243.52, 28,843.39 and 8,143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243.52, 28,843.39 and 8,143.28 is: 12,205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243.52 : 28,843.39 = 8,143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243.52/28,843.39 = 8,143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243.52x = 28,843.39 × 8,143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243.52x = 234,879,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,879,800.92/19,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.66

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