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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.80, 28,869.60 and 9,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.80, 28,869.60 and 9,897.20 is: 14,834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.80 : 28,869.60 = 9,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.80/28,869.60 = 9,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.80x = 28,869.60 × 9,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.80x = 285,728,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,728,205.12/19,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,834.70

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