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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,014.59, 28,478.82 and 9,160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,014.59, 28,478.82 and 9,160.94 is: 13,720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,014.59 : 28,478.82 = 9,160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,014.59/28,478.82 = 9,160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,014.59x = 28,478.82 × 9,160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,014.59x = 260,892,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,892,761.29/19,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,720.66

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