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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.52, 28,858.29 and 8,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.52, 28,858.29 and 8,848 is: 13,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.52 : 28,858.29 = 8,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.52/28,858.29 = 8,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.52x = 28,858.29 × 8,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.52x = 255,338,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,338,149.92/19,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.61

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