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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,316.94, 28,967.97 and 8,228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,316.94, 28,967.97 and 8,228.94 is: 12,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,316.94 : 28,967.97 = 8,228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,316.94/28,967.97 = 8,228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,316.94x = 28,967.97 × 8,228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,316.94x = 238,375,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,375,687.05/19,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.24

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