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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,282.78, 28,932.36 and 8,191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,282.78, 28,932.36 and 8,191.84 is: 12,291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,282.78 : 28,932.36 = 8,191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,282.78/28,932.36 = 8,191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,282.78x = 28,932.36 × 8,191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,282.78x = 237,009,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,009,263.94/19,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.24

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