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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,305.60, 28,958.40 and 9,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,305.60, 28,958.40 and 9,446.40 is: 14,169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,305.60 : 28,958.40 = 9,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,305.60/28,958.40 = 9,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,305.60x = 28,958.40 × 9,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,305.60x = 273,552,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,552,629.76/19,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,169.60

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