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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,312.29, 28,961.15 and 8,916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,312.29, 28,961.15 and 8,916.75 is: 13,371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,312.29 : 28,961.15 = 8,916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,312.29/28,961.15 = 8,916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,312.29x = 28,961.15 × 8,916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,312.29x = 258,239,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,239,289.68/19,312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,371.76

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