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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,258.89, 28,881.36 and 8,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,258.89, 28,881.36 and 8,166.30 is: 12,246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,258.89 : 28,881.36 = 8,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,258.89/28,881.36 = 8,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,258.89x = 28,881.36 × 8,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,258.89x = 235,853,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,853,850.17/19,258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,246.49

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