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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,253.89, 28,879.62 and 8,153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,253.89, 28,879.62 and 8,153.65 is: 12,229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,253.89 : 28,879.62 = 8,153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,253.89/28,879.62 = 8,153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,253.89x = 28,879.62 × 8,153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,253.89x = 235,474,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,474,313.61/19,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.96

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