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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.60, 28,989.66 and 11,530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.60, 28,989.66 and 11,530.01 is: 17,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.60 : 28,989.66 = 11,530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.60/28,989.66 = 11,530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.60x = 28,989.66 × 11,530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.60x = 334,251,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,251,069.70/19,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.03

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