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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244, 28,782.60 and 11,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244, 28,782.60 and 11,327.64 is: 16,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244 : 28,782.60 = 11,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244/28,782.60 = 11,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244x = 28,782.60 × 11,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244x = 326,038,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,038,931.06/19,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,942.37

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