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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.84, 28,498.68 and 11,616.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.84, 28,498.68 and 11,616.78 is: 17,416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.84 : 28,498.68 = 11,616.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.84/28,498.68 = 11,616.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.84x = 28,498.68 × 11,616.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.84x = 331,062,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,062,895.85/19,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.26

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