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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.27, 28,594.59 and 11,688.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.27, 28,594.59 and 11,688.90 is: 17,553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.27 : 28,594.59 = 11,688.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.27/28,594.59 = 11,688.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.27x = 28,594.59 × 11,688.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.27x = 334,239,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,239,303.05/19,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,553.41

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