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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,363.20, 28,977.60 and 11,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,363.20, 28,977.60 and 11,577.60 is: 17,326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,363.20 : 28,977.60 = 11,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,363.20/28,977.60 = 11,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,363.20x = 28,977.60 × 11,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,363.20x = 335,491,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,491,061.76/19,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.22

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