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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.52, 28,875.90 and 8,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.52, 28,875.90 and 8,161 is: 12,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.52 : 28,875.90 = 8,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.52/28,875.90 = 8,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.52x = 28,875.90 × 8,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.52x = 235,656,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,656,219.90/19,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.01

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