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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,167.70, 28,752.90 and 10,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,167.70, 28,752.90 and 10,851.70 is: 16,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,167.70 : 28,752.90 = 10,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,167.70/28,752.90 = 10,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,167.70x = 28,752.90 × 10,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,167.70x = 312,017,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,017,844.93/19,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,278.31

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