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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,186.92, 28,759.74 and 9,304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,186.92, 28,759.74 and 9,304.38 is: 13,946.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,186.92 : 28,759.74 = 9,304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,186.92/28,759.74 = 9,304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,186.92x = 28,759.74 × 9,304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,186.92x = 267,591,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,591,549.66/19,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.56

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