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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,170.68, 28,768.31 and 9,304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,170.68, 28,768.31 and 9,304.58 is: 13,962.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,170.68 : 28,768.31 = 9,304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,170.68/28,768.31 = 9,304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,170.68x = 28,768.31 × 9,304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,170.68x = 267,677,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,677,041.86/19,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.84

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