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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,271.62, 28,906.77 and 8,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,271.62, 28,906.77 and 8,171.16 is: 12,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,271.62 : 28,906.77 = 8,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,271.62/28,906.77 = 8,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,271.62x = 28,906.77 × 8,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,271.62x = 236,201,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,201,842.75/19,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.46

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