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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.63, 28,556.75 and 12,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.63, 28,556.75 and 12,005.53 is: 18,012.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.63 : 28,556.75 = 12,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.63/28,556.75 = 12,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.63x = 28,556.75 × 12,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.63x = 342,838,918.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,838,918.83/19,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.27

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