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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.59, 28,533.97 and 9,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.59, 28,533.97 and 9,159.28 is: 13,731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.59 : 28,533.97 = 9,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.59/28,533.97 = 9,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.59x = 28,533.97 × 9,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.59x = 261,350,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,350,620.74/19,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.02

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