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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.22, 28,869.41 and 8,738.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.22, 28,869.41 and 8,738.46 is: 13,094.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.22 : 28,869.41 = 8,738.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.22/28,869.41 = 8,738.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.22x = 28,869.41 × 8,738.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.22x = 252,274,206.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,274,206.35/19,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,094.80

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