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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.95, 28,924.17 and 8,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.95, 28,924.17 and 8,196.12 is: 12,295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.95 : 28,924.17 = 8,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.95/28,924.17 = 8,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.95x = 28,924.17 × 8,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.95x = 237,065,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,065,968.22/19,279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.98

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