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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.38, 28,689.36 and 12,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.38, 28,689.36 and 12,117.04 is: 18,145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.38 : 28,689.36 = 12,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.38/28,689.36 = 12,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.38x = 28,689.36 × 12,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.38x = 347,630,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,630,122.69/19,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.07

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