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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,325.60, 28,991.10 and 8,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,325.60, 28,991.10 and 8,232.20 is: 12,349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,325.60 : 28,991.10 = 8,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,325.60/28,991.10 = 8,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,325.60x = 28,991.10 × 8,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,325.60x = 238,660,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,660,533.42/19,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.45

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