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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,227.24, 28,794.78 and 12,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,227.24, 28,794.78 and 12,182.76 is: 18,244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,227.24 : 28,794.78 = 12,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,227.24/28,794.78 = 12,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,227.24x = 28,794.78 × 12,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,227.24x = 350,799,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,799,893.99/19,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.94

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