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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.40, 28,536.60 and 12,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.40, 28,536.60 and 12,803.60 is: 19,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.40 : 28,536.60 = 12,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.40/28,536.60 = 12,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.40x = 28,536.60 × 12,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.40x = 365,371,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,371,211.76/19,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,205.40

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