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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,093.15, 28,601.38 and 9,732.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,093.15, 28,601.38 and 9,732.79 is: 14,579.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,093.15 : 28,601.38 = 9,732.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,093.15/28,601.38 = 9,732.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,093.15x = 28,601.38 × 9,732.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,093.15x = 278,371,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,371,225.25/19,093.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,579.64

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