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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,160.28, 28,754.39 and 9,808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,160.28, 28,754.39 and 9,808.12 is: 14,719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,160.28 : 28,754.39 = 9,808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,160.28/28,754.39 = 9,808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,160.28x = 28,754.39 × 9,808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,160.28x = 282,026,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,026,568.11/19,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,719.33

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