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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,163.70, 28,745.55 and 12,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,163.70, 28,745.55 and 12,165.30 is: 18,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,163.70 : 28,745.55 = 12,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,163.70/28,745.55 = 12,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,163.70x = 28,745.55 × 12,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,163.70x = 349,698,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,698,239.42/19,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,247.95

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