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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243.54, 28,868.34 and 8,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243.54, 28,868.34 and 8,150.30 is: 12,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243.54 : 28,868.34 = 8,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243.54/28,868.34 = 8,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243.54x = 28,868.34 × 8,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243.54x = 235,285,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,285,631.50/19,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.73

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