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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,308.30, 28,962.45 and 8,940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,308.30, 28,962.45 and 8,940.30 is: 13,410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,308.30 : 28,962.45 = 8,940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,308.30/28,962.45 = 8,940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,308.30x = 28,962.45 × 8,940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,308.30x = 258,932,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,932,991.74/19,308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.45

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