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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,321.60, 28,982.40 and 9,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,321.60, 28,982.40 and 9,462.40 is: 14,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,321.60 : 28,982.40 = 9,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,321.60/28,982.40 = 9,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,321.60x = 28,982.40 × 9,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,321.60x = 274,243,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,243,061.76/19,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.60

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