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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,316.48, 28,974.72 and 10,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,316.48, 28,974.72 and 10,080.32 is: 15,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,316.48 : 28,974.72 = 10,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,316.48/28,974.72 = 10,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,316.48x = 28,974.72 × 10,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,316.48x = 292,074,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,074,449.51/19,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.48

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