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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.88, 28,597.92 and 7,381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.88, 28,597.92 and 7,381.36 is: 11,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.88 : 28,597.92 = 7,381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.88/28,597.92 = 7,381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.88x = 28,597.92 × 7,381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.88x = 211,091,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,091,542.77/19,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,075.18

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