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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.40, 28,821.69 and 12,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.40, 28,821.69 and 12,217.82 is: 18,301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.40 : 28,821.69 = 12,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.40/28,821.69 = 12,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.40x = 28,821.69 × 12,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.40x = 352,138,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,138,220.52/19,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.07

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