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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.16, 28,604.79 and 9,704.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.16, 28,604.79 and 9,704.87 is: 14,566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.16 : 28,604.79 = 9,704.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.16/28,604.79 = 9,704.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.16x = 28,604.79 × 9,704.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.16x = 277,605,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,605,625.30/19,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,566.23

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