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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.48, 28,568.70 and 9,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.48, 28,568.70 and 9,801 is: 14,704.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.48 : 28,568.70 = 9,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.48/28,568.70 = 9,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.48x = 28,568.70 × 9,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.48x = 280,001,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,001,828.70/19,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,704.84

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