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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,113.63, 28,670.43 and 12,538.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,113.63, 28,670.43 and 12,538.29 is: 18,807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,113.63 : 28,670.43 = 12,538.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,113.63/28,670.43 = 12,538.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,113.63x = 28,670.43 × 12,538.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,113.63x = 359,478,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,478,165.76/19,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,807.43

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