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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,330.80, 28,996.20 and 8,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,330.80, 28,996.20 and 8,962.80 is: 13,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,330.80 : 28,996.20 = 8,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,330.80/28,996.20 = 8,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,330.80x = 28,996.20 × 8,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,330.80x = 259,887,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,887,141.36/19,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.20

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