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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.73, 28,721.66 and 9,680.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.73, 28,721.66 and 9,680.19 is: 14,500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.73 : 28,721.66 = 9,680.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.73/28,721.66 = 9,680.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.73x = 28,721.66 × 9,680.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.73x = 278,031,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,031,125.92/19,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,500.63

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