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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.40, 28,512.60 and 9,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.40, 28,512.60 and 9,166.90 is: 13,750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.40 : 28,512.60 = 9,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.40/28,512.60 = 9,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.40x = 28,512.60 × 9,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.40x = 261,372,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,372,152.94/19,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.35

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