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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.70, 28,830.15 and 9,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.70, 28,830.15 and 9,359.70 is: 14,023.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.70 : 28,830.15 = 9,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.70/28,830.15 = 9,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.70x = 28,830.15 × 9,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.70x = 269,841,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,841,554.96/19,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.79

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