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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,300.25, 28,998.78 and 12,283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,300.25, 28,998.78 and 12,283.29 is: 18,455.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,300.25 : 28,998.78 = 12,283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,300.25/28,998.78 = 12,283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,300.25x = 28,998.78 × 12,283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,300.25x = 356,200,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,200,424.39/19,300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,455.74

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