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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.59, 28,893.69 and 10,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.59, 28,893.69 and 10,938 is: 16,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.59 : 28,893.69 = 10,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.59/28,893.69 = 10,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.59x = 28,893.69 × 10,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.59x = 316,039,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,039,181.22/19,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,395.82

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