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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.65, 28,787.31 and 9,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.65, 28,787.31 and 9,834.96 is: 14,753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.65 : 28,787.31 = 9,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.65/28,787.31 = 9,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.65x = 28,787.31 × 9,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.65x = 283,122,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,122,042.36/19,189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.89

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