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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,285.14, 28,931.58 and 8,191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,285.14, 28,931.58 and 8,191.74 is: 12,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,285.14 : 28,931.58 = 8,191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,285.14/28,931.58 = 8,191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,285.14x = 28,931.58 × 8,191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,285.14x = 236,999,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,999,981.15/19,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,289.25

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