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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,151.68, 28,741.56 and 12,575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,151.68, 28,741.56 and 12,575.56 is: 18,872.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,151.68 : 28,741.56 = 12,575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,151.68/28,741.56 = 12,575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,151.68x = 28,741.56 × 12,575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,151.68x = 361,441,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,441,212.27/19,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.56

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