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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.52, 28,877.40 and 8,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.52, 28,877.40 and 8,162 is: 12,240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.52 : 28,877.40 = 8,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.52/28,877.40 = 8,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.52x = 28,877.40 × 8,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.52x = 235,697,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,697,338.80/19,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.51

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