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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,030.40, 28,545.60 and 12,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,030.40, 28,545.60 and 12,809.60 is: 19,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,030.40 : 28,545.60 = 12,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,030.40/28,545.60 = 12,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,030.40x = 28,545.60 × 12,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,030.40x = 365,657,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,657,717.76/19,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.40

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