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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.83, 28,875.59 and 9,387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.83, 28,875.59 and 9,387.29 is: 14,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.83 : 28,875.59 = 9,387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.83/28,875.59 = 9,387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.83x = 28,875.59 × 9,387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.83x = 271,063,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,063,597.71/19,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.82

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