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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,166.45, 28,696.35 and 9,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,166.45, 28,696.35 and 9,786.20 is: 14,652.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,166.45 : 28,696.35 = 9,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,166.45/28,696.35 = 9,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,166.45x = 28,696.35 × 9,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,166.45x = 280,828,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,828,220.37/19,166.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,652.07

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