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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.20, 28,621.20 and 12,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.20, 28,621.20 and 12,514.40 is: 18,792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.20 : 28,621.20 = 12,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.20/28,621.20 = 12,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.20x = 28,621.20 × 12,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.20x = 358,177,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,177,145.28/19,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,792.87

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