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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.63, 28,887.96 and 8,163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.63, 28,887.96 and 8,163.36 is: 12,246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.63 : 28,887.96 = 8,163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.63/28,887.96 = 8,163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.63x = 28,887.96 × 8,163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.63x = 235,822,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,822,817.15/19,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,246.32

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