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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,220.80, 28,808.80 and 8,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,220.80, 28,808.80 and 8,833.60 is: 13,240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,220.80 : 28,808.80 = 8,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,220.80/28,808.80 = 8,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,220.80x = 28,808.80 × 8,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,220.80x = 254,485,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,485,415.68/19,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.11

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