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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,192.83, 28,770.75 and 9,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,192.83, 28,770.75 and 9,837.24 is: 14,746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,192.83 : 28,770.75 = 9,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,192.83/28,770.75 = 9,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,192.83x = 28,770.75 × 9,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,192.83x = 283,024,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,024,772.73/19,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,746.38

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