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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.20, 28,997.52 and 8,235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.20, 28,997.52 and 8,235.68 is: 12,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.20 : 28,997.52 = 8,235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.20/28,997.52 = 8,235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.20x = 28,997.52 × 8,235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.20x = 238,814,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,814,295.51/19,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.10

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