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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.52, 28,856.79 and 8,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.52, 28,856.79 and 8,847 is: 13,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.52 : 28,856.79 = 8,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.52/28,856.79 = 8,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.52x = 28,856.79 × 8,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.52x = 255,296,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,296,021.13/19,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.11

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