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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,150.68, 28,752.93 and 9,797.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,150.68, 28,752.93 and 9,797.41 is: 14,709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,150.68 : 28,752.93 = 9,797.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,150.68/28,752.93 = 9,797.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,150.68x = 28,752.93 × 9,797.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,150.68x = 281,704,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,704,279.85/19,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.88

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