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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,769.72, 28,143.26 and 12,919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,769.72, 28,143.26 and 12,919.96 is: 19,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,769.72 : 28,143.26 = 12,919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,769.72/28,143.26 = 12,919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,769.72x = 28,143.26 × 12,919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,769.72x = 363,609,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,609,793.47/18,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.15

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