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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,054.96, 28,590.60 and 9,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,054.96, 28,590.60 and 9,827.44 is: 14,745.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,054.96 : 28,590.60 = 9,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,054.96/28,590.60 = 9,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,054.96x = 28,590.60 × 9,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,054.96x = 280,972,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,972,406.06/19,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,745.37

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