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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,122.40, 28,691.70 and 9,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,122.40, 28,691.70 and 9,256.60 is: 13,888.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,122.40 : 28,691.70 = 9,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,122.40/28,691.70 = 9,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,122.40x = 28,691.70 × 9,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,122.40x = 265,587,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,587,590.22/19,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.82

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