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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,285.92, 28,909.44 and 8,199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,285.92, 28,909.44 and 8,199.84 is: 12,291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,285.92 : 28,909.44 = 8,199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,285.92/28,909.44 = 8,199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,285.92x = 28,909.44 × 8,199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,285.92x = 237,052,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,052,782.49/19,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.49

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