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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,172.14, 28,751.78 and 9,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,172.14, 28,751.78 and 9,305.12 is: 13,954.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,172.14 : 28,751.78 = 9,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,172.14/28,751.78 = 9,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,172.14x = 28,751.78 × 9,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,172.14x = 267,538,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,538,763.11/19,172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.56

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