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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.28, 28,611.84 and 7,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.28, 28,611.84 and 7,388.72 is: 11,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.28 : 28,611.84 = 7,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.28/28,611.84 = 7,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.28x = 28,611.84 × 7,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.28x = 211,404,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,404,874.44/19,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,080.92

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