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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,362.49, 28,996.95 and 11,017.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,362.49, 28,996.95 and 11,017.23 is: 16,499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,362.49 : 28,996.95 = 11,017.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,362.49/28,996.95 = 11,017.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,362.49x = 28,996.95 × 11,017.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,362.49x = 319,465,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,465,922.46/19,362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.22

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