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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.99, 28,759.05 and 10,284.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.99, 28,759.05 and 10,284.37 is: 15,420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.99 : 28,759.05 = 10,284.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.99/28,759.05 = 10,284.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.99x = 28,759.05 × 10,284.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.99x = 295,768,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,768,639.15/19,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.69

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