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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,240.68, 28,795.86 and 11,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,240.68, 28,795.86 and 11,849.88 is: 17,734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,240.68 : 28,795.86 = 11,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,240.68/28,795.86 = 11,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,240.68x = 28,795.86 × 11,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,240.68x = 341,227,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,227,485.50/19,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,734.69

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