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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.89, 28,927.08 and 8,198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.89, 28,927.08 and 8,198.07 is: 12,298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.89 : 28,927.08 = 8,198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.89/28,927.08 = 8,198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.89x = 28,927.08 × 8,198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.89x = 237,146,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,146,226.74/19,281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,298.91

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