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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,029.76, 28,532.46 and 9,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,029.76, 28,532.46 and 9,149.36 is: 13,718.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,029.76 : 28,532.46 = 9,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,029.76/28,532.46 = 9,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,029.76x = 28,532.46 × 9,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,029.76x = 261,053,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,053,748.23/19,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.18

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