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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.10, 28,949.55 and 10,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.10, 28,949.55 and 10,998.10 is: 16,484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.10 : 28,949.55 = 10,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.10/28,949.55 = 10,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.10x = 28,949.55 × 10,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.10x = 318,390,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,390,045.86/19,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,484.85

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