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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.96, 28,877.48 and 9,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.96, 28,877.48 and 9,887.24 is: 14,823.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.96 : 28,877.48 = 9,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.96/28,877.48 = 9,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.96x = 28,877.48 × 9,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.96x = 285,518,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,518,575.36/19,260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,823.69

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