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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,240.03, 28,807.93 and 9,986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,240.03, 28,807.93 and 9,986.59 is: 14,952.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,240.03 : 28,807.93 = 9,986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,240.03/28,807.93 = 9,986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,240.03x = 28,807.93 × 9,986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,240.03x = 287,692,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,692,791.69/19,240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.83

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