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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264.24, 28,901.90 and 8,017.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264.24, 28,901.90 and 8,017.39 is: 12,028.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264.24 : 28,901.90 = 8,017.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264.24/28,901.90 = 8,017.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264.24x = 28,901.90 × 8,017.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264.24x = 231,717,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,717,804.04/19,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.39

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