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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.77, 28,853.90 and 8,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.77, 28,853.90 and 8,845.25 is: 13,269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.77 : 28,853.90 = 8,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.77/28,853.90 = 8,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.77x = 28,853.90 × 8,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.77x = 255,219,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,219,914.75/19,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.37

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