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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,086.96, 28,638.96 and 7,401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,086.96, 28,638.96 and 7,401.09 is: 11,104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,086.96 : 28,638.96 = 7,401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,086.96/28,638.96 = 7,401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,086.96x = 28,638.96 × 7,401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,086.96x = 211,959,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,959,520.47/19,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,104.94

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