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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.20, 28,889.40 and 9,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.20, 28,889.40 and 9,399.20 is: 14,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.20 : 28,889.40 = 9,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.20/28,889.40 = 9,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.20x = 28,889.40 × 9,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.20x = 271,537,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,537,248.48/19,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.01

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