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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,184.68, 28,769.46 and 9,321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,184.68, 28,769.46 and 9,321.04 is: 13,977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,184.68 : 28,769.46 = 9,321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,184.68/28,769.46 = 9,321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,184.68x = 28,769.46 × 9,321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,184.68x = 268,161,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,161,287.44/19,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.89

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