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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.52, 28,852.29 and 8,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.52, 28,852.29 and 8,844 is: 13,267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.52 : 28,852.29 = 8,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.52/28,852.29 = 8,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.52x = 28,852.29 × 8,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.52x = 255,169,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,169,652.76/19,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.61

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