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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,006.40, 28,509.60 and 12,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,006.40, 28,509.60 and 12,396.80 is: 18,595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,006.40 : 28,509.60 = 12,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,006.40/28,509.60 = 12,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,006.40x = 28,509.60 × 12,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,006.40x = 353,427,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,427,809.28/19,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.20

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