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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.59, 28,832.67 and 9,864.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.59, 28,832.67 and 9,864.81 is: 14,791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.59 : 28,832.67 = 9,864.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.59/28,832.67 = 9,864.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.59x = 28,832.67 × 9,864.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.59x = 284,428,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,428,811.34/19,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.97

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