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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.74, 28,916.51 and 7,588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.74, 28,916.51 and 7,588.16 is: 11,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.74 : 28,916.51 = 7,588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.74/28,916.51 = 7,588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.74x = 28,916.51 × 7,588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.74x = 219,423,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,423,104.52/19,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.70

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