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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.72, 28,913 and 10,956.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.72, 28,913 and 10,956.72 is: 16,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.72 : 28,913 = 10,956.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.72/28,913 = 10,956.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.72x = 28,913 × 10,956.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.72x = 316,791,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,791,645.36/19,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,437.31

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