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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.68, 28,552.32 and 9,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.68, 28,552.32 and 9,175.68 is: 13,760.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.68 : 28,552.32 = 9,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.68/28,552.32 = 9,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.68x = 28,552.32 × 9,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.68x = 261,986,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,986,951.58/19,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.05

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