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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.40, 28,740.48 and 9,793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.40, 28,740.48 and 9,793.36 is: 14,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.40 : 28,740.48 = 9,793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.40/28,740.48 = 9,793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.40x = 28,740.48 × 9,793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.40x = 281,465,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,465,867.21/19,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.51

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