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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,068.24, 28,596.96 and 12,037.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,068.24, 28,596.96 and 12,037.71 is: 18,053.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068.24 : 28,596.96 = 12,037.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068.24/28,596.96 = 12,037.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068.24x = 28,596.96 × 12,037.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068.24x = 344,241,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,241,911.36/19,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.16

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