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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,028.09, 28,509.32 and 12,612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,028.09, 28,509.32 and 12,612.74 is: 18,897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,028.09 : 28,509.32 = 12,612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,028.09/28,509.32 = 12,612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,028.09x = 28,509.32 × 12,612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,028.09x = 359,580,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,580,529.72/19,028.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.35

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