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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.60, 28,852.80 and 11,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.60, 28,852.80 and 11,478.40 is: 17,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.60 : 28,852.80 = 11,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.60/28,852.80 = 11,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.60x = 28,852.80 × 11,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.60x = 331,183,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,183,979.52/19,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.30

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