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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.03, 28,795.91 and 9,978.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.03, 28,795.91 and 9,978.59 is: 14,940.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.03 : 28,795.91 = 9,978.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.03/28,795.91 = 9,978.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.03x = 28,795.91 × 9,978.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.03x = 287,342,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,342,385.69/19,232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.83

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