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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243.78, 28,870.74 and 8,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243.78, 28,870.74 and 8,150.92 is: 12,228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243.78 : 28,870.74 = 8,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243.78/28,870.74 = 8,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243.78x = 28,870.74 × 8,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243.78x = 235,323,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,323,092.08/19,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.53

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