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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.20, 29,008.80 and 12,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.20, 29,008.80 and 12,772.80 is: 19,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.20 : 29,008.80 = 12,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.20/29,008.80 = 12,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.20x = 29,008.80 × 12,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.20x = 370,523,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,523,600.64/19,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.20

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