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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,227.70, 28,841.55 and 8,839.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,227.70, 28,841.55 and 8,839.45 is: 13,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,227.70 : 28,841.55 = 8,839.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,227.70/28,841.55 = 8,839.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,227.70x = 28,841.55 × 8,839.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,227.70x = 254,943,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,943,439.15/19,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.18

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