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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,076.70, 28,615.05 and 12,506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,076.70, 28,615.05 and 12,506.70 is: 18,760.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,076.70 : 28,615.05 = 12,506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,076.70/28,615.05 = 12,506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,076.70x = 28,615.05 × 12,506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,076.70x = 357,879,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,879,845.84/19,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,760.05

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