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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.20, 28,882.20 and 12,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.20, 28,882.20 and 12,688.40 is: 19,053.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.20 : 28,882.20 = 12,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.20/28,882.20 = 12,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.20x = 28,882.20 × 12,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.20x = 366,468,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,468,906.48/19,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.97

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