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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,160.40, 28,773.40 and 10,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,160.40, 28,773.40 and 10,412.40 is: 15,636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,160.40 : 28,773.40 = 10,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,160.40/28,773.40 = 10,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,160.40x = 28,773.40 × 10,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,160.40x = 299,600,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,600,150.16/19,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,636.42

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