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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,282.36, 28,923.34 and 9,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,282.36, 28,923.34 and 9,925 is: 14,887.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,282.36 : 28,923.34 = 9,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,282.36/28,923.34 = 9,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,282.36x = 28,923.34 × 9,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,282.36x = 287,064,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,064,149.50/19,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,887.40

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