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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,019.70, 28,529.55 and 12,782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,019.70, 28,529.55 and 12,782.70 is: 19,174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,019.70 : 28,529.55 = 12,782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,019.70/28,529.55 = 12,782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,019.70x = 28,529.55 × 12,782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,019.70x = 364,684,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,684,678.79/19,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,174.05

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