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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,356.20, 28,995.90 and 11,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,356.20, 28,995.90 and 11,541.80 is: 17,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,356.20 : 28,995.90 = 11,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,356.20/28,995.90 = 11,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,356.20x = 28,995.90 × 11,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,356.20x = 334,664,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,664,878.62/19,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,289.80

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