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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,253.89, 28,877.19 and 9,383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,253.89, 28,877.19 and 9,383.23 is: 14,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,253.89 : 28,877.19 = 9,383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,253.89/28,877.19 = 9,383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,253.89x = 28,877.19 × 9,383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,253.89x = 270,961,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,961,315.52/19,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,073.07

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