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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,318.20, 28,998.90 and 11,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,318.20, 28,998.90 and 11,531.40 is: 17,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,318.20 : 28,998.90 = 11,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,318.20/28,998.90 = 11,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,318.20x = 28,998.90 × 11,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,318.20x = 334,397,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,397,915.46/19,318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,309.99

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