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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.56, 28,711.71 and 12,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.56, 28,711.71 and 12,127.26 is: 18,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.56 : 28,711.71 = 12,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.56/28,711.71 = 12,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.56x = 28,711.71 × 12,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.56x = 348,194,372.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,194,372.21/19,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.03

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