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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.24, 28,877.89 and 12,666.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.24, 28,877.89 and 12,666.43 is: 18,991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.24 : 28,877.89 = 12,666.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.24/28,877.89 = 12,666.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.24x = 28,877.89 × 12,666.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.24x = 365,779,772.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,779,772.23/19,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.44

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