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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248, 28,867.86 and 11,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248, 28,867.86 and 11,237.42 is: 16,853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248 : 28,867.86 = 11,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248/28,867.86 = 11,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248x = 28,867.86 × 11,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248x = 324,400,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,400,267.32/19,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.71

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