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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,111.94, 28,630.62 and 12,518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,111.94, 28,630.62 and 12,518.12 is: 18,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,111.94 : 28,630.62 = 12,518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,111.94/28,630.62 = 12,518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,111.94x = 28,630.62 × 12,518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,111.94x = 358,401,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,401,536.83/19,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,752.76

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