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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.44, 28,730.28 and 9,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.44, 28,730.28 and 9,926 is: 14,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.44 : 28,730.28 = 9,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.44/28,730.28 = 9,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.44x = 28,730.28 × 9,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.44x = 285,176,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,176,759.28/19,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.88

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