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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,057.83, 28,596.50 and 9,073.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,057.83, 28,596.50 and 9,073.87 is: 13,615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,057.83 : 28,596.50 = 9,073.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,057.83/28,596.50 = 9,073.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,057.83x = 28,596.50 × 9,073.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,057.83x = 259,480,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,480,923.46/19,057.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.45

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