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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.40, 28,881.60 and 8,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.40, 28,881.60 and 8,159.20 is: 12,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.40 : 28,881.60 = 8,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.40/28,881.60 = 8,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.40x = 28,881.60 × 8,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.40x = 235,650,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,650,750.72/19,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.80

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