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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,278.70, 28,903.65 and 8,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,278.70, 28,903.65 and 8,176.30 is: 12,258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,278.70 : 28,903.65 = 8,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,278.70/28,903.65 = 8,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,278.70x = 28,903.65 × 8,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,278.70x = 236,324,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,324,913.50/19,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.34

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