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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.60, 28,986.90 and 11,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.60, 28,986.90 and 11,548.60 is: 17,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.60 : 28,986.90 = 11,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.60/28,986.90 = 11,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.60x = 28,986.90 × 11,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.60x = 334,758,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,758,113.34/19,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.90

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