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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,321.60, 28,986.36 and 11,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,321.60, 28,986.36 and 11,005.60 is: 16,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,321.60 : 28,986.36 = 11,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,321.60/28,986.36 = 11,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,321.60x = 28,986.36 × 11,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,321.60x = 319,012,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,012,283.62/19,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.66

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