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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,066.12, 28,593.74 and 12,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,066.12, 28,593.74 and 12,035.60 is: 18,049.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,066.12 : 28,593.74 = 12,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,066.12/28,593.74 = 12,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,066.12x = 28,593.74 × 12,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,066.12x = 344,142,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,142,817.14/19,066.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.97

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