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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.40, 28,898.10 and 9,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.40, 28,898.10 and 9,934.20 is: 14,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.40 : 28,898.10 = 9,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.40/28,898.10 = 9,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.40x = 28,898.10 × 9,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.40x = 287,079,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,079,505.02/19,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,901.30

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