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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.40, 28,852.20 and 12,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.40, 28,852.20 and 12,679.20 is: 18,997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.40 : 28,852.20 = 12,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.40/28,852.20 = 12,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.40x = 28,852.20 × 12,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.40x = 365,822,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,822,814.24/19,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.47

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