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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,127.84, 28,659.40 and 11,716.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,127.84, 28,659.40 and 11,716.82 is: 17,555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,127.84 : 28,659.40 = 11,716.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,127.84/28,659.40 = 11,716.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,127.84x = 28,659.40 × 11,716.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,127.84x = 335,797,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,797,031.11/19,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.41

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