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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.48, 28,846.32 and 9,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.48, 28,846.32 and 9,886.32 is: 14,802.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.48 : 28,846.32 = 9,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.48/28,846.32 = 9,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.48x = 28,846.32 × 9,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.48x = 285,183,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,183,950.34/19,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,802.08

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