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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.74, 28,742.95 and 9,308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.74, 28,742.95 and 9,308.25 is: 13,942.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.74 : 28,742.95 = 9,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.74/28,742.95 = 9,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.74x = 28,742.95 × 9,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.74x = 267,546,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,546,575.97/19,189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.17

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