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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,186.85, 28,785.99 and 9,833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,186.85, 28,785.99 and 9,833.45 is: 14,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,186.85 : 28,785.99 = 9,833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,186.85/28,785.99 = 9,833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,186.85x = 28,785.99 × 9,833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,186.85x = 283,065,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,065,449.44/19,186.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.10

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