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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,295.80, 28,943.70 and 9,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,295.80, 28,943.70 and 9,441.40 is: 14,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,295.80 : 28,943.70 = 9,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,295.80/28,943.70 = 9,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,295.80x = 28,943.70 × 9,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,295.80x = 273,269,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,269,049.18/19,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.10

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