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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,113.13, 28,669.68 and 12,537.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,113.13, 28,669.68 and 12,537.79 is: 18,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,113.13 : 28,669.68 = 12,537.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,113.13/28,669.68 = 12,537.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,113.13x = 28,669.68 × 12,537.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,113.13x = 359,454,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,454,427.21/19,113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.68

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