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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.40, 28,858.80 and 8,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.40, 28,858.80 and 8,714.60 is: 13,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.40 : 28,858.80 = 8,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.40/28,858.80 = 8,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.40x = 28,858.80 × 8,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.40x = 251,492,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,492,898.48/19,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.24

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