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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.80, 28,842.60 and 9,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.80, 28,842.60 and 9,879.20 is: 14,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.80 : 28,842.60 = 9,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.80/28,842.60 = 9,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.80x = 28,842.60 × 9,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.80x = 284,941,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,941,813.92/19,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,807.71

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