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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.84, 28,523.84 and 12,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.84, 28,523.84 and 12,483.36 is: 18,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.84 : 28,523.84 = 12,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.84/28,523.84 = 12,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.84x = 28,523.84 × 12,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.84x = 356,073,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,073,363.30/19,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,725.09

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