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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266, 28,908.36 and 8,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266, 28,908.36 and 8,872.08 is: 13,312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266 : 28,908.36 = 8,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266/28,908.36 = 8,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266x = 28,908.36 × 8,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266x = 256,477,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,477,282.59/19,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.43

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