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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,356, 28,978.92 and 12,762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,356, 28,978.92 and 12,762.06 is: 19,106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,356 : 28,978.92 = 12,762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,356/28,978.92 = 12,762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,356x = 28,978.92 × 12,762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,356x = 369,830,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,830,715.78/19,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.77

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