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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.60, 29,022.88 and 12,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.60, 29,022.88 and 12,773.24 is: 19,159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.60 : 29,022.88 = 12,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.60/29,022.88 = 12,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.60x = 29,022.88 × 12,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.60x = 370,716,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,716,366.65/19,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.86

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