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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,131.57, 28,692.16 and 12,101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,131.57, 28,692.16 and 12,101.02 is: 18,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,131.57 : 28,692.16 = 12,101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,131.57/28,692.16 = 12,101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,131.57x = 28,692.16 × 12,101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,131.57x = 347,204,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,204,300.02/19,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.24

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