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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.40, 28,862.88 and 12,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.40, 28,862.88 and 12,331.20 is: 18,477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.40 : 28,862.88 = 12,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.40/28,862.88 = 12,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.40x = 28,862.88 × 12,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.40x = 355,913,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,913,945.86/19,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.13

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