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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,153.62, 28,727.37 and 9,800.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,153.62, 28,727.37 and 9,800.55 is: 14,699.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,153.62 : 28,727.37 = 9,800.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,153.62/28,727.37 = 9,800.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,153.62x = 28,727.37 × 9,800.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,153.62x = 281,544,026.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,544,026.05/19,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,699.26

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