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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.20, 28,849.80 and 12,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.20, 28,849.80 and 12,663.20 is: 18,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.20 : 28,849.80 = 12,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.20/28,849.80 = 12,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.20x = 28,849.80 × 12,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.20x = 365,330,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,330,787.36/19,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.80

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