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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,217.80, 28,817.10 and 8,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,217.80, 28,817.10 and 8,817.80 is: 13,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,217.80 : 28,817.10 = 8,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,217.80/28,817.10 = 8,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,217.80x = 28,817.10 × 8,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,217.80x = 254,103,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,103,424.38/19,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.30

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