Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140.88, 28,711.32 and 11,326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,140.88, 28,711.32 and 11,326 is: 16,989
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,140.88 : 28,711.32 = 11,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,140.88/28,711.32 = 11,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,140.88x = 28,711.32 × 11,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,140.88x = 325,184,410.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,184,410.32/19,140.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,989
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