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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.80, 28,826.10 and 9,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.80, 28,826.10 and 9,868.20 is: 14,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.80 : 28,826.10 = 9,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.80/28,826.10 = 9,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.80x = 28,826.10 × 9,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.80x = 284,461,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,461,720.02/19,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.22

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