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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,227.60, 28,825.20 and 9,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,227.60, 28,825.20 and 9,993.60 is: 14,981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,227.60 : 28,825.20 = 9,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,227.60/28,825.20 = 9,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,227.60x = 28,825.20 × 9,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,227.60x = 288,067,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,067,518.72/19,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,981.98

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