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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.20, 28,706.40 and 9,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.20, 28,706.40 and 9,277.20 is: 13,900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.20 : 28,706.40 = 9,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.20/28,706.40 = 9,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.20x = 28,706.40 × 9,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.20x = 266,315,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,315,014.08/19,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.11

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