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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,230.96, 28,847.12 and 9,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,230.96, 28,847.12 and 9,868.44 is: 14,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,230.96 : 28,847.12 = 9,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,230.96/28,847.12 = 9,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,230.96x = 28,847.12 × 9,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,230.96x = 284,676,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,676,072.89/19,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,803.01

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