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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.20, 28,507.80 and 12,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.20, 28,507.80 and 12,006.80 is: 18,010.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.20 : 28,507.80 = 12,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.20/28,507.80 = 12,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.20x = 28,507.80 × 12,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.20x = 342,287,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,287,453.04/19,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.20

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