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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,345.97, 28,998.41 and 12,303.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,345.97, 28,998.41 and 12,303.83 is: 18,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,345.97 : 28,998.41 = 12,303.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,345.97/28,998.41 = 12,303.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,345.97x = 28,998.41 × 12,303.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,345.97x = 356,791,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,791,517.89/19,345.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.68

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