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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,218.72, 28,790.79 and 12,624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,218.72, 28,790.79 and 12,624.90 is: 18,912.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,218.72 : 28,790.79 = 12,624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,218.72/28,790.79 = 12,624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,218.72x = 28,790.79 × 12,624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,218.72x = 363,480,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,480,844.67/19,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.85

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