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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,181.56, 28,775.62 and 8,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,181.56, 28,775.62 and 8,794.20 is: 13,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,181.56 : 28,775.62 = 8,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,181.56/28,775.62 = 8,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,181.56x = 28,775.62 × 8,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,181.56x = 253,058,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,058,557.40/19,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.80

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