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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.04, 28,842.24 and 9,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.04, 28,842.24 and 9,871.20 is: 14,801.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.04 : 28,842.24 = 9,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.04/28,842.24 = 9,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.04x = 28,842.24 × 9,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.04x = 284,707,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,707,519.49/19,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.50

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