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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.92, 28,876.38 and 12,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.92, 28,876.38 and 12,369.16 is: 18,553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.92 : 28,876.38 = 12,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.92/28,876.38 = 12,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.92x = 28,876.38 × 12,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.92x = 357,176,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,176,564.44/19,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.74

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