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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,121.40, 28,649.70 and 12,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,121.40, 28,649.70 and 12,544.20 is: 18,795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,121.40 : 28,649.70 = 12,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,121.40/28,649.70 = 12,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,121.40x = 28,649.70 × 12,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,121.40x = 359,387,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,387,566.74/19,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.04

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