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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.03, 28,850.85 and 12,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.03, 28,850.85 and 12,224.70 is: 18,306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.03 : 28,850.85 = 12,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.03/28,850.85 = 12,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.03x = 28,850.85 × 12,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.03x = 352,692,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,692,986.00/19,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.47

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