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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.89, 28,881.12 and 8,154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.89, 28,881.12 and 8,154.65 is: 12,231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.89 : 28,881.12 = 8,154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.89/28,881.12 = 8,154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.89x = 28,881.12 × 8,154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.89x = 235,515,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,515,425.21/19,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.46

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