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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,259.70, 28,899.15 and 10,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,259.70, 28,899.15 and 10,946.10 is: 16,424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,259.70 : 28,899.15 = 10,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,259.70/28,899.15 = 10,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,259.70x = 28,899.15 × 10,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,259.70x = 316,332,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,332,985.82/19,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,424.61

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