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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,240.11, 28,821.87 and 12,646.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,240.11, 28,821.87 and 12,646.31 is: 18,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,240.11 : 28,821.87 = 12,646.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,240.11/28,821.87 = 12,646.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,240.11x = 28,821.87 × 12,646.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,240.11x = 364,490,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,490,158.69/19,240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.29

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