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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,181.76, 28,772.64 and 10,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,181.76, 28,772.64 and 10,968 is: 16,452

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,181.76 : 28,772.64 = 10,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,181.76/28,772.64 = 10,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,181.76x = 28,772.64 × 10,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,181.76x = 315,578,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,578,315.52/19,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,452

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