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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267.60, 28,879.80 and 10,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267.60, 28,879.80 and 10,951.60 is: 16,415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267.60 : 28,879.80 = 10,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267.60/28,879.80 = 10,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267.60x = 28,879.80 × 10,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267.60x = 316,280,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,280,017.68/19,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,415.12

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