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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,181.70, 28,740.15 and 9,299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,181.70, 28,740.15 and 9,299.70 is: 13,933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,181.70 : 28,740.15 = 9,299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,181.70/28,740.15 = 9,299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,181.70x = 28,740.15 × 9,299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,181.70x = 267,274,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,274,772.96/19,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.84

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