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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.70, 28,718.55 and 12,575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.70, 28,718.55 and 12,575.70 is: 18,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.70 : 28,718.55 = 12,575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.70/28,718.55 = 12,575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.70x = 28,718.55 × 12,575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.70x = 361,155,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,155,869.24/19,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.55

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