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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.40, 28,881.90 and 8,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.40, 28,881.90 and 8,152.20 is: 12,232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.40 : 28,881.90 = 8,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.40/28,881.90 = 8,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.40x = 28,881.90 × 8,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.40x = 235,451,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,451,025.18/19,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.87

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