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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.60, 28,826.70 and 9,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.60, 28,826.70 and 9,994.60 is: 14,983.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.60 : 28,826.70 = 9,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.60/28,826.70 = 9,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.60x = 28,826.70 × 9,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.60x = 288,111,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,111,335.82/19,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,983.48

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