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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,002.24, 28,476.36 and 8,996.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,002.24, 28,476.36 and 8,996.31 is: 13,481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,002.24 : 28,476.36 = 8,996.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,002.24/28,476.36 = 8,996.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,002.24x = 28,476.36 × 8,996.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,002.24x = 256,182,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,182,162.23/19,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.68

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