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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,206.29, 28,788.61 and 9,833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,206.29, 28,788.61 and 9,833.46 is: 14,739.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,206.29 : 28,788.61 = 9,833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,206.29/28,788.61 = 9,833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,206.29x = 28,788.61 × 9,833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,206.29x = 283,091,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,091,644.89/19,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,739.53

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