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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,021.56, 28,538.48 and 9,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,021.56, 28,538.48 and 9,161.56 is: 13,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,021.56 : 28,538.48 = 9,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,021.56/28,538.48 = 9,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,021.56x = 28,538.48 × 9,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,021.56x = 261,456,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,456,996.83/19,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.30

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