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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.29, 28,979.94 and 8,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.29, 28,979.94 and 8,222.15 is: 12,336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.29 : 28,979.94 = 8,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.29/28,979.94 = 8,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.29x = 28,979.94 × 8,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.29x = 238,277,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,277,413.67/19,314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.85

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