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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.80, 28,902.79 and 8,880.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.80, 28,902.79 and 8,880.55 is: 13,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.80 : 28,902.79 = 8,880.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.80/28,902.79 = 8,880.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.80x = 28,902.79 × 8,880.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.80x = 256,672,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,672,671.73/19,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.64

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