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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.19, 28,867.19 and 8,156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.19, 28,867.19 and 8,156.43 is: 12,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.19 : 28,867.19 = 8,156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.19/28,867.19 = 8,156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.19x = 28,867.19 × 8,156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.19x = 235,453,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,453,173.75/19,250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.21

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