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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,326.60, 28,989.90 and 11,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,326.60, 28,989.90 and 11,550.60 is: 17,325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,326.60 : 28,989.90 = 11,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,326.60/28,989.90 = 11,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,326.60x = 28,989.90 × 11,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,326.60x = 334,850,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,850,738.94/19,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,325.90

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