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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.96, 28,841.16 and 9,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.96, 28,841.16 and 9,976.88 is: 14,956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.96 : 28,841.16 = 9,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.96/28,841.16 = 9,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.96x = 28,841.16 × 9,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.96x = 287,744,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,744,792.38/19,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,956.36

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