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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.96, 28,593.60 and 9,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.96, 28,593.60 and 9,829.44 is: 14,748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.96 : 28,593.60 = 9,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.96/28,593.60 = 9,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.96x = 28,593.60 × 9,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.96x = 281,059,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,059,075.58/19,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,748.37

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