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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.97, 28,967.84 and 10,987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.97, 28,967.84 and 10,987.76 is: 16,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.97 : 28,967.84 = 10,987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.97/28,967.84 = 10,987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.97x = 28,967.84 × 10,987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.97x = 318,291,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,291,673.64/19,324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,470.49

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