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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.62, 28,543.86 and 7,344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.62, 28,543.86 and 7,344.18 is: 11,017.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.62 : 28,543.86 = 7,344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.62/28,543.86 = 7,344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.62x = 28,543.86 × 7,344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.62x = 209,631,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,631,245.73/19,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.21

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