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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,296.60, 28,993.50 and 12,279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,296.60, 28,993.50 and 12,279.78 is: 18,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,296.60 : 28,993.50 = 12,279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,296.60/28,993.50 = 12,279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,296.60x = 28,993.50 × 12,279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,296.60x = 356,033,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,033,801.43/19,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.60

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