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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,277.58, 28,920.63 and 8,193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,277.58, 28,920.63 and 8,193.74 is: 12,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,277.58 : 28,920.63 = 8,193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,277.58/28,920.63 = 8,193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,277.58x = 28,920.63 × 8,193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,277.58x = 236,968,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,968,125.57/19,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.42

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