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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.52, 28,539.86 and 9,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.52, 28,539.86 and 9,183.72 is: 13,767.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.52 : 28,539.86 = 9,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.52/28,539.86 = 9,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.52x = 28,539.86 × 9,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.52x = 262,102,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,102,083.08/19,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.66

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