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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.24, 28,755.28 and 9,798.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.24, 28,755.28 and 9,798.97 is: 14,712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.24 : 28,755.28 = 9,798.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.24/28,755.28 = 9,798.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.24x = 28,755.28 × 9,798.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.24x = 281,772,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,772,126.06/19,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.23

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