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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,270.40, 28,905.60 and 11,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,270.40, 28,905.60 and 11,397.20 is: 17,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,270.40 : 28,905.60 = 11,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,270.40/28,905.60 = 11,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,270.40x = 28,905.60 × 11,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,270.40x = 329,442,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,442,904.32/19,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.80

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