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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,115.72, 28,660.49 and 9,737.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,115.72, 28,660.49 and 9,737.59 is: 14,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,115.72 : 28,660.49 = 9,737.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,115.72/28,660.49 = 9,737.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,115.72x = 28,660.49 × 9,737.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,115.72x = 279,084,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,084,100.82/19,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,599.72

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