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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,006.80, 28,509.93 and 9,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,006.80, 28,509.93 and 9,143.70 is: 13,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,006.80 : 28,509.93 = 9,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,006.80/28,509.93 = 9,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,006.80x = 28,509.93 × 9,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,006.80x = 260,686,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,686,246.94/19,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,715.42

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