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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,301.67, 28,966.35 and 8,216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,301.67, 28,966.35 and 8,216.15 is: 12,330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,301.67 : 28,966.35 = 8,216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,301.67/28,966.35 = 8,216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,301.67x = 28,966.35 × 8,216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,301.67x = 237,991,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,991,731.72/19,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.11

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