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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,073.95, 28,620.20 and 12,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,073.95, 28,620.20 and 12,034.24 is: 18,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,073.95 : 28,620.20 = 12,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,073.95/28,620.20 = 12,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,073.95x = 28,620.20 × 12,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,073.95x = 344,422,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,422,314.18/19,073.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.21

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