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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.44, 28,862.82 and 11,828.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.44, 28,862.82 and 11,828.55 is: 17,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.44 : 28,862.82 = 11,828.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.44/28,862.82 = 11,828.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.44x = 28,862.82 × 11,828.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.44x = 341,405,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,405,309.51/19,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.62

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