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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,292.80, 28,917.60 and 9,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,292.80, 28,917.60 and 9,929.20 is: 14,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,292.80 : 28,917.60 = 9,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,292.80/28,917.60 = 9,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,292.80x = 28,917.60 × 9,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,292.80x = 287,128,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,128,633.92/19,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,882.68

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