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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.80, 28,911.90 and 12,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.80, 28,911.90 and 12,662.60 is: 18,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.80 : 28,911.90 = 12,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.80/28,911.90 = 12,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.80x = 28,911.90 × 12,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.80x = 366,099,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,099,824.94/19,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.85

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