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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249.92, 28,866.24 and 8,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249.92, 28,866.24 and 8,856 is: 13,280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249.92 : 28,866.24 = 8,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249.92/28,866.24 = 8,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249.92x = 28,866.24 × 8,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249.92x = 255,639,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,639,421.44/19,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.03

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