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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,168.92, 28,732.77 and 9,286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,168.92, 28,732.77 and 9,286.38 is: 13,919.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168.92 : 28,732.77 = 9,286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168.92/28,732.77 = 9,286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168.92x = 28,732.77 × 9,286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168.92x = 266,823,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,823,420.67/19,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.59

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