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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,111.20, 28,674.88 and 9,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,111.20, 28,674.88 and 9,257.80 is: 13,890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,111.20 : 28,674.88 = 9,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,111.20/28,674.88 = 9,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,111.20x = 28,674.88 × 9,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,111.20x = 265,466,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,466,304.06/19,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.61

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