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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.40, 28,858.20 and 10,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.40, 28,858.20 and 10,474.60 is: 15,716.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.40 : 28,858.20 = 10,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.40/28,858.20 = 10,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.40x = 28,858.20 × 10,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.40x = 302,278,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,278,101.72/19,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,716.31

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