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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.89, 28,875.69 and 9,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.89, 28,875.69 and 9,382.23 is: 14,071.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.89 : 28,875.69 = 9,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.89/28,875.69 = 9,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.89x = 28,875.69 × 9,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.89x = 270,918,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,918,364.99/19,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,071.57

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