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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.43, 28,836.95 and 9,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.43, 28,836.95 and 9,223.70 is: 13,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.43 : 28,836.95 = 9,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.43/28,836.95 = 9,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.43x = 28,836.95 × 9,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.43x = 265,983,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,983,185.41/19,237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.33

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