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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.80, 28,812.60 and 8,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.80, 28,812.60 and 8,814.80 is: 13,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.80 : 28,812.60 = 8,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.80/28,812.60 = 8,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.80x = 28,812.60 × 8,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.80x = 253,977,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,977,306.48/19,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.80

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