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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,151.67, 28,730.76 and 9,797.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,151.67, 28,730.76 and 9,797.79 is: 14,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,151.67 : 28,730.76 = 9,797.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,151.67/28,730.76 = 9,797.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,151.67x = 28,730.76 × 9,797.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,151.67x = 281,497,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,497,953.02/19,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,698.35

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