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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264.02, 28,872.40 and 10,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264.02, 28,872.40 and 10,951 is: 16,413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264.02 : 28,872.40 = 10,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264.02/28,872.40 = 10,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264.02x = 28,872.40 × 10,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264.02x = 316,181,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,181,652.40/19,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,413.07

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