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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.30, 28,998.45 and 11,037.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.30, 28,998.45 and 11,037.90 is: 16,556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.30 : 28,998.45 = 11,037.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.30/28,998.45 = 11,037.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.30x = 28,998.45 × 11,037.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.30x = 320,081,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,081,991.26/19,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,556.85

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