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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.80, 28,812.30 and 9,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.80, 28,812.30 and 9,346.30 is: 13,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.80 : 28,812.30 = 9,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.80/28,812.30 = 9,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.80x = 28,812.30 × 9,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.80x = 269,288,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,288,399.49/19,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.15

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