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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,316.56, 28,989.48 and 12,740.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,316.56, 28,989.48 and 12,740.56 is: 19,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,316.56 : 28,989.48 = 12,740.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,316.56/28,989.48 = 12,740.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,316.56x = 28,989.48 × 12,740.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,316.56x = 369,342,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,342,209.31/19,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.50

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