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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,073.16, 28,617.96 and 10,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,073.16, 28,617.96 and 10,314.24 is: 15,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,073.16 : 28,617.96 = 10,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,073.16/28,617.96 = 10,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,073.16x = 28,617.96 × 10,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,073.16x = 295,172,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,172,507.75/19,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.81

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