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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,220.90, 28,831.35 and 11,704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,220.90, 28,831.35 and 11,704.10 is: 17,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,220.90 : 28,831.35 = 11,704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,220.90/28,831.35 = 11,704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,220.90x = 28,831.35 × 11,704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,220.90x = 337,445,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,445,003.54/19,220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,556.15

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