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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.60, 28,872.90 and 9,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.60, 28,872.90 and 9,382.80 is: 14,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.60 : 28,872.90 = 9,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.60/28,872.90 = 9,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.60x = 28,872.90 × 9,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.60x = 270,908,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,908,646.12/19,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,074.20

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