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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.50, 28,782.93 and 11,795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.50, 28,782.93 and 11,795.10 is: 17,691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.50 : 28,782.93 = 11,795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.50/28,782.93 = 11,795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.50x = 28,782.93 × 11,795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.50x = 339,497,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,497,537.64/19,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.84

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