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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.60, 28,589.40 and 12,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.60, 28,589.40 and 12,838.80 is: 19,258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.60 : 28,589.40 = 12,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.60/28,589.40 = 12,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.60x = 28,589.40 × 12,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.60x = 367,053,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,053,588.72/19,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.20

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