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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,289.61, 28,914.62 and 9,416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,289.61, 28,914.62 and 9,416.75 is: 14,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,289.61 : 28,914.62 = 9,416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,289.61/28,914.62 = 9,416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,289.61x = 28,914.62 × 9,416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,289.61x = 272,281,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,281,556.23/19,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.45

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