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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.80, 28,810.80 and 9,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.80, 28,810.80 and 9,345.30 is: 13,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.80 : 28,810.80 = 9,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.80/28,810.80 = 9,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.80x = 28,810.80 × 9,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.80x = 269,245,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,245,569.24/19,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.65

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