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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,293.73, 28,989.02 and 12,276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,293.73, 28,989.02 and 12,276.79 is: 18,446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,293.73 : 28,989.02 = 12,276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,293.73/28,989.02 = 12,276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,293.73x = 28,989.02 × 12,276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,293.73x = 355,892,069.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,892,069.07/19,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.00

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