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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,009.80, 28,522.80 and 11,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,009.80, 28,522.80 and 11,995.20 is: 17,997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,009.80 : 28,522.80 = 11,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,009.80/28,522.80 = 11,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,009.80x = 28,522.80 × 11,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,009.80x = 342,136,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,136,690.56/19,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.91

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