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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008, 28,485.12 and 9,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008, 28,485.12 and 9,139.20 is: 13,695.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008 : 28,485.12 = 9,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008/28,485.12 = 9,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008x = 28,485.12 × 9,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008x = 260,331,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,331,208.70/19,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.88

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