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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.70, 28,900.14 and 8,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.70, 28,900.14 and 8,170.60 is: 12,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.70 : 28,900.14 = 8,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.70/28,900.14 = 8,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.70x = 28,900.14 × 8,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.70x = 236,131,483.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,131,483.88/19,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.94

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