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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,215.40, 28,823.10 and 12,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,215.40, 28,823.10 and 12,004.60 is: 18,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,215.40 : 28,823.10 = 12,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,215.40/28,823.10 = 12,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,215.40x = 28,823.10 × 12,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,215.40x = 346,009,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,009,786.26/19,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.90

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