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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.70, 28,504.35 and 9,786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.70, 28,504.35 and 9,786.90 is: 14,658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.70 : 28,504.35 = 9,786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.70/28,504.35 = 9,786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.70x = 28,504.35 × 9,786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.70x = 278,969,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,969,223.02/19,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,658.13

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