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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.24, 28,909.41 and 8,884.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.24, 28,909.41 and 8,884.99 is: 13,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.24 : 28,909.41 = 8,884.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.24/28,909.41 = 8,884.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.24x = 28,909.41 × 8,884.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.24x = 256,859,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,859,818.76/19,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.28

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