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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,298.67, 28,955.70 and 9,435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,298.67, 28,955.70 and 9,435.30 is: 14,156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,298.67 : 28,955.70 = 9,435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,298.67/28,955.70 = 9,435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,298.67x = 28,955.70 × 9,435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,298.67x = 273,205,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,205,716.21/19,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.71

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