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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,222.80, 28,834.20 and 12,579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,222.80, 28,834.20 and 12,579.90 is: 18,869.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,222.80 : 28,834.20 = 12,579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,222.80/28,834.20 = 12,579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,222.80x = 28,834.20 × 12,579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,222.80x = 362,731,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,731,352.58/19,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.85

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