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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,340.65, 28,956.39 and 12,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,340.65, 28,956.39 and 12,303.28 is: 18,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,340.65 : 28,956.39 = 12,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,340.65/28,956.39 = 12,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,340.65x = 28,956.39 × 12,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,340.65x = 356,258,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,258,573.96/19,340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.20

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