Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.76, 28,784.64 and 10,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,189.76, 28,784.64 and 10,976 is: 16,464
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,189.76 : 28,784.64 = 10,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,189.76/28,784.64 = 10,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,189.76x = 28,784.64 × 10,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,189.76x = 315,940,208.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,940,208.64/19,189.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,464
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