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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.58, 28,862.21 and 10,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.58, 28,862.21 and 10,361.07 is: 15,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.58 : 28,862.21 = 10,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.58/28,862.21 = 10,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.58x = 28,862.21 × 10,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.58x = 299,043,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,043,378.16/19,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.52

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