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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,112.13, 28,668.18 and 12,536.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,112.13, 28,668.18 and 12,536.79 is: 18,805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,112.13 : 28,668.18 = 12,536.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,112.13/28,668.18 = 12,536.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,112.13x = 28,668.18 × 12,536.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,112.13x = 359,406,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,406,952.34/19,112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.18

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