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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.40, 28,848.60 and 8,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.40, 28,848.60 and 8,864.40 is: 13,296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.40 : 28,848.60 = 8,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.40/28,848.60 = 8,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.40x = 28,848.60 × 8,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.40x = 255,725,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,725,529.84/19,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.60

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