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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,253.85, 28,882.68 and 8,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,253.85, 28,882.68 and 8,006.88 is: 12,011.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,253.85 : 28,882.68 = 8,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,253.85/28,882.68 = 8,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,253.85x = 28,882.68 × 8,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,253.85x = 231,260,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,260,152.84/19,253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.11

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