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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,205.41, 28,783.14 and 9,837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,205.41, 28,783.14 and 9,837.49 is: 14,743.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,205.41 : 28,783.14 = 9,837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,205.41/28,783.14 = 9,837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,205.41x = 28,783.14 × 9,837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,205.41x = 283,153,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,153,851.92/19,205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,743.44

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