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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,259.65, 28,837.32 and 10,006.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,259.65, 28,837.32 and 10,006.21 is: 14,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,259.65 : 28,837.32 = 10,006.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,259.65/28,837.32 = 10,006.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,259.65x = 28,837.32 × 10,006.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,259.65x = 288,552,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,552,279.76/19,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,982.22

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