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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,006.44, 28,478.87 and 11,588.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,006.44, 28,478.87 and 11,588.46 is: 17,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,006.44 : 28,478.87 = 11,588.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,006.44/28,478.87 = 11,588.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,006.44x = 28,478.87 × 11,588.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,006.44x = 330,026,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,026,245.84/19,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,363.92

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