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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.12, 28,816.76 and 12,642.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.12, 28,816.76 and 12,642.26 is: 18,938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.12 : 28,816.76 = 12,642.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.12/28,816.76 = 12,642.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.12x = 28,816.76 × 12,642.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.12x = 364,308,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,308,972.28/19,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.80

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