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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.60, 28,901.10 and 8,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.60, 28,901.10 and 8,179.40 is: 12,264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.60 : 28,901.10 = 8,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.60/28,901.10 = 8,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.60x = 28,901.10 × 8,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.60x = 236,393,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,393,657.34/19,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.52

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