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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,007.90, 28,511.85 and 11,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,007.90, 28,511.85 and 11,231.90 is: 16,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,007.90 : 28,511.85 = 11,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,007.90/28,511.85 = 11,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,007.90x = 28,511.85 × 11,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,007.90x = 320,242,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,242,248.02/19,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.85

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