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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,359.84, 29,026.72 and 12,430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,359.84, 29,026.72 and 12,430.56 is: 18,637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,359.84 : 29,026.72 = 12,430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,359.84/29,026.72 = 12,430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,359.84x = 29,026.72 × 12,430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,359.84x = 360,818,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,818,384.56/19,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.47

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