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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,208.40, 28,812.60 and 12,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,208.40, 28,812.60 and 12,598.80 is: 18,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,208.40 : 28,812.60 = 12,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,208.40/28,812.60 = 12,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,208.40x = 28,812.60 × 12,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,208.40x = 363,004,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,004,184.88/19,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.20

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