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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.40, 28,998.60 and 9,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.40, 28,998.60 and 9,490.90 is: 14,236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.40 : 28,998.60 = 9,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.40/28,998.60 = 9,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.40x = 28,998.60 × 9,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.40x = 275,222,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,222,812.74/19,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.35

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