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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.10, 28,844.55 and 8,148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.10, 28,844.55 and 8,148.90 is: 12,214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.10 : 28,844.55 = 8,148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.10/28,844.55 = 8,148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.10x = 28,844.55 × 8,148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.10x = 235,051,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,051,353.50/19,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.20

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