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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,121.61, 28,685.33 and 9,756.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,121.61, 28,685.33 and 9,756.51 is: 14,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,121.61 : 28,685.33 = 9,756.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,121.61/28,685.33 = 9,756.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,121.61x = 28,685.33 × 9,756.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,121.61x = 279,868,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,868,660.22/19,121.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.25

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