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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.15, 28,917.87 and 8,182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.15, 28,917.87 and 8,182.47 is: 12,275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.15 : 28,917.87 = 8,182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.15/28,917.87 = 8,182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.15x = 28,917.87 × 8,182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.15x = 236,619,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,619,603.74/19,275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.89

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