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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,206.78, 28,817.82 and 9,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,206.78, 28,817.82 and 9,344.94 is: 14,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,206.78 : 28,817.82 = 9,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,206.78/28,817.82 = 9,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,206.78x = 28,817.82 × 9,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,206.78x = 269,300,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,300,798.83/19,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.13

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