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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.80, 28,755.44 and 8,779.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.80, 28,755.44 and 8,779.64 is: 13,164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.80 : 28,755.44 = 8,779.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.80/28,755.44 = 8,779.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.80x = 28,755.44 × 8,779.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.80x = 252,462,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,462,411.24/19,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,164.99

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