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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,147.80, 28,729.80 and 12,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,147.80, 28,729.80 and 12,133.20 is: 18,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,147.80 : 28,729.80 = 12,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,147.80/28,729.80 = 12,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,147.80x = 28,729.80 × 12,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,147.80x = 348,584,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,584,409.36/19,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.93

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