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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140.76, 28,716.98 and 9,787.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,140.76, 28,716.98 and 9,787.35 is: 14,684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,140.76 : 28,716.98 = 9,787.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,140.76/28,716.98 = 9,787.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,140.76x = 28,716.98 × 9,787.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,140.76x = 281,062,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,062,977.58/19,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.00

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