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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,245.40, 28,868.10 and 8,877.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,245.40, 28,868.10 and 8,877.40 is: 13,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,245.40 : 28,868.10 = 8,877.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,245.40/28,868.10 = 8,877.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,245.40x = 28,868.10 × 8,877.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,245.40x = 256,273,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,273,670.94/19,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.10

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