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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,051.73, 28,596.04 and 9,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,051.73, 28,596.04 and 9,197.92 is: 13,805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,051.73 : 28,596.04 = 9,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,051.73/28,596.04 = 9,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,051.73x = 28,596.04 × 9,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,051.73x = 263,024,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,024,088.24/19,051.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.78

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