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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.15, 28,771.56 and 9,824.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.15, 28,771.56 and 9,824.46 is: 14,738.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.15 : 28,771.56 = 9,824.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.15/28,771.56 = 9,824.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.15x = 28,771.56 × 9,824.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.15x = 282,665,040.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,665,040.36/19,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,738.14

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