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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,253.08, 28,872.27 and 9,255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,253.08, 28,872.27 and 9,255.06 is: 13,879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,253.08 : 28,872.27 = 9,255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,253.08/28,872.27 = 9,255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,253.08x = 28,872.27 × 9,255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,253.08x = 267,214,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,214,591.19/19,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.06

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