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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.75, 28,925.66 and 8,188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.75, 28,925.66 and 8,188.49 is: 12,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.75 : 28,925.66 = 8,188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.75/28,925.66 = 8,188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.75x = 28,925.66 × 8,188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.75x = 236,857,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,857,524.38/19,281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.03

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