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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,285.68, 28,940.40 and 8,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,285.68, 28,940.40 and 8,763.28 is: 13,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,285.68 : 28,940.40 = 8,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,285.68/28,940.40 = 8,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,285.68x = 28,940.40 × 8,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,285.68x = 253,612,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,612,828.51/19,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.32

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