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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,311.60, 28,970.10 and 8,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,311.60, 28,970.10 and 8,218.20 is: 12,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,311.60 : 28,970.10 = 8,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,311.60/28,970.10 = 8,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,311.60x = 28,970.10 × 8,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,311.60x = 238,082,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,082,075.82/19,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.45

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