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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,028.76, 28,530.96 and 9,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,028.76, 28,530.96 and 9,148.36 is: 13,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,028.76 : 28,530.96 = 9,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,028.76/28,530.96 = 9,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,028.76x = 28,530.96 × 9,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,028.76x = 261,011,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,011,493.23/19,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.68

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