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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,362.24, 28,996.58 and 11,016.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,362.24, 28,996.58 and 11,016.97 is: 16,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,362.24 : 28,996.58 = 11,016.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,362.24/28,996.58 = 11,016.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,362.24x = 28,996.58 × 11,016.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,362.24x = 319,454,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,454,469.37/19,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.84

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