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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.68, 28,534.32 and 9,164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.68, 28,534.32 and 9,164.64 is: 13,743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.68 : 28,534.32 = 9,164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.68/28,534.32 = 9,164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.68x = 28,534.32 × 9,164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.68x = 261,506,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,506,770.44/19,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,743.49

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