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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,253.88, 28,858.68 and 8,843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,253.88, 28,858.68 and 8,843.76 is: 13,255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,253.88 : 28,858.68 = 8,843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,253.88/28,858.68 = 8,843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,253.88x = 28,858.68 × 8,843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,253.88x = 255,219,239.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,219,239.84/19,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.47

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