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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,010.42, 28,445 and 11,957.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,010.42, 28,445 and 11,957.50 is: 17,891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,010.42 : 28,445 = 11,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,010.42/28,445 = 11,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,010.42x = 28,445 × 11,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,010.42x = 340,131,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,131,087.50/19,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,891.82

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