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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,133.29, 28,702.90 and 9,768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,133.29, 28,702.90 and 9,768.23 is: 14,653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,133.29 : 28,702.90 = 9,768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,133.29/28,702.90 = 9,768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,133.29x = 28,702.90 × 9,768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,133.29x = 280,376,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,376,528.87/19,133.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,653.86

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