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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,128.42, 28,639.40 and 9,748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,128.42, 28,639.40 and 9,748.22 is: 14,595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,128.42 : 28,639.40 = 9,748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,128.42/28,639.40 = 9,748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,128.42x = 28,639.40 × 9,748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,128.42x = 279,183,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,183,171.87/19,128.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.20

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