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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.56, 29,022.83 and 12,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.56, 29,022.83 and 12,773.20 is: 19,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.56 : 29,022.83 = 12,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.56/29,022.83 = 12,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.56x = 29,022.83 × 12,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.56x = 370,714,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,714,412.16/19,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.79

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