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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.20, 28,507.80 and 12,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.20, 28,507.80 and 12,784.40 is: 19,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.20 : 28,507.80 = 12,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.20/28,507.80 = 12,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.20x = 28,507.80 × 12,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.20x = 364,455,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,455,118.32/19,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,176.60

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