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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.74, 29,060.44 and 12,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.74, 29,060.44 and 12,829.20 is: 19,243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.74 : 29,060.44 = 12,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.74/29,060.44 = 12,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.74x = 29,060.44 × 12,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.74x = 372,822,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,822,196.85/19,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,243.69

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