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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.88, 28,762.32 and 11,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.88, 28,762.32 and 11,398.88 is: 17,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.88 : 28,762.32 = 11,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.88/28,762.32 = 11,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.88x = 28,762.32 × 11,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.88x = 327,858,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,858,234.20/19,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.32

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