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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,217.70, 28,826.55 and 8,829.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,217.70, 28,826.55 and 8,829.45 is: 13,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,217.70 : 28,826.55 = 8,829.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,217.70/28,826.55 = 8,829.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,217.70x = 28,826.55 × 8,829.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,217.70x = 254,522,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,522,581.90/19,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.18

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