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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.70, 28,853.55 and 10,779.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.70, 28,853.55 and 10,779.30 is: 16,168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.70 : 28,853.55 = 10,779.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.70/28,853.55 = 10,779.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.70x = 28,853.55 × 10,779.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.70x = 311,021,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,021,071.52/19,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,168.95

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