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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.91, 28,756.26 and 10,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.91, 28,756.26 and 10,848.09 is: 16,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.91 : 28,756.26 = 10,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.91/28,756.26 = 10,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.91x = 28,756.26 × 10,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.91x = 311,950,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,950,496.54/19,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,281.42

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