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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.17, 28,858.19 and 9,377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.17, 28,858.19 and 9,377.87 is: 14,057.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.17 : 28,858.19 = 9,377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.17/28,858.19 = 9,377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.17x = 28,858.19 × 9,377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.17x = 270,628,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,628,163.08/19,252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.02

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