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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.20, 28,868.40 and 11,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.20, 28,868.40 and 11,444.40 is: 17,179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.20 : 28,868.40 = 11,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.20/28,868.40 = 11,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.20x = 28,868.40 × 11,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.20x = 330,381,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,381,516.96/19,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,179.45

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