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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,300.17, 28,955.72 and 9,947.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,300.17, 28,955.72 and 9,947.01 is: 14,923.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,300.17 : 28,955.72 = 9,947.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,300.17/28,955.72 = 9,947.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,300.17x = 28,955.72 × 9,947.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,300.17x = 288,022,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,022,861.26/19,300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,923.33

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