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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.60, 28,878.30 and 8,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.60, 28,878.30 and 8,171.40 is: 12,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.60 : 28,878.30 = 8,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.60/28,878.30 = 8,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.60x = 28,878.30 × 8,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.60x = 235,976,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,976,140.62/19,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.94

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