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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,114.72, 28,658.99 and 9,736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,114.72, 28,658.99 and 9,736.59 is: 14,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,114.72 : 28,658.99 = 9,736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,114.72/28,658.99 = 9,736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,114.72x = 28,658.99 × 9,736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,114.72x = 279,040,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,040,835.44/19,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,598.22

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