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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.20, 29,032.80 and 12,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.20, 29,032.80 and 12,360.40 is: 18,557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.20 : 29,032.80 = 12,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.20/29,032.80 = 12,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.20x = 29,032.80 × 12,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.20x = 358,857,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,857,021.12/19,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.86

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