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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.40, 28,814.10 and 8,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.40, 28,814.10 and 8,841.40 is: 13,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.40 : 28,814.10 = 8,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.40/28,814.10 = 8,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.40x = 28,814.10 × 8,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.40x = 254,756,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,756,983.74/19,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.10

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