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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.58, 28,868.52 and 9,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.58, 28,868.52 and 9,252.56 is: 13,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.58 : 28,868.52 = 9,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.58/28,868.52 = 9,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.58x = 28,868.52 × 9,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.58x = 267,107,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,107,713.41/19,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.31

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