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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.10, 28,999.65 and 10,001.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.10, 28,999.65 and 10,001.90 is: 15,002.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.10 : 28,999.65 = 10,001.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.10/28,999.65 = 10,001.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.10x = 28,999.65 × 10,001.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.10x = 290,051,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,051,599.34/19,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.85

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