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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,277.59, 28,903.41 and 9,905.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,277.59, 28,903.41 and 9,905.89 is: 14,852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,277.59 : 28,903.41 = 9,905.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,277.59/28,903.41 = 9,905.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,277.59x = 28,903.41 × 9,905.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,277.59x = 286,314,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,314,000.08/19,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,852.17

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