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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,253.52, 28,874.40 and 8,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,253.52, 28,874.40 and 8,160 is: 12,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,253.52 : 28,874.40 = 8,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,253.52/28,874.40 = 8,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,253.52x = 28,874.40 × 8,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,253.52x = 235,615,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,615,104/19,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.51

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