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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.04, 28,836.24 and 9,867.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.04, 28,836.24 and 9,867.23 is: 14,795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.04 : 28,836.24 = 9,867.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.04/28,836.24 = 9,867.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.04x = 28,836.24 × 9,867.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.04x = 284,533,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,533,812.42/19,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,795.55

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