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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,141.72, 28,663.37 and 11,723.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,141.72, 28,663.37 and 11,723.69 is: 17,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,141.72 : 28,663.37 = 11,723.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,141.72/28,663.37 = 11,723.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,141.72x = 28,663.37 × 11,723.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,141.72x = 336,040,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,040,360.01/19,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.39

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