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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,311.60, 28,967.40 and 9,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,311.60, 28,967.40 and 9,452.40 is: 14,178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,311.60 : 28,967.40 = 9,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,311.60/28,967.40 = 9,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,311.60x = 28,967.40 × 9,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,311.60x = 273,811,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,811,451.76/19,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.60

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