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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.80, 28,747.80 and 12,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.80, 28,747.80 and 12,145.20 is: 18,222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.80 : 28,747.80 = 12,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.80/28,747.80 = 12,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.80x = 28,747.80 × 12,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.80x = 349,147,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,147,780.56/19,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.93

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