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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.92, 28,523.88 and 12,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.92, 28,523.88 and 12,134.16 is: 18,201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.92 : 28,523.88 = 12,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.92/28,523.88 = 12,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.92x = 28,523.88 × 12,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.92x = 346,113,323.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,113,323.74/19,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.24

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