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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,106.79, 28,660.16 and 12,531.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,106.79, 28,660.16 and 12,531.43 is: 18,797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,106.79 : 28,660.16 = 12,531.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,106.79/28,660.16 = 12,531.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,106.79x = 28,660.16 × 12,531.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,106.79x = 359,152,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,152,788.83/19,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,797.13

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