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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.53, 28,904.21 and 8,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.53, 28,904.21 and 8,173.96 is: 12,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.53 : 28,904.21 = 8,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.53/28,904.21 = 8,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.53x = 28,904.21 × 8,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.53x = 236,261,856.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,261,856.37/19,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.54

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