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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.62, 28,705.05 and 12,591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.62, 28,705.05 and 12,591.90 is: 18,862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.62 : 28,705.05 = 12,591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.62/28,705.05 = 12,591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.62x = 28,705.05 × 12,591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.62x = 361,451,119.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,451,119.10/19,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.30

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