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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.87, 28,615.98 and 9,706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.87, 28,615.98 and 9,706.17 is: 14,572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.87 : 28,615.98 = 9,706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.87/28,615.98 = 9,706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.87x = 28,615.98 × 9,706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.87x = 277,751,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,751,566.60/19,059.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,572.58

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