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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.71, 28,525.69 and 12,784.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.71, 28,525.69 and 12,784.18 is: 19,161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.71 : 28,525.69 = 12,784.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.71/28,525.69 = 12,784.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.71x = 28,525.69 × 12,784.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.71x = 364,677,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,677,555.58/19,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.58

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