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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,377.24, 29,065.70 and 12,832.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,377.24, 29,065.70 and 12,832.71 is: 19,248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,377.24 : 29,065.70 = 12,832.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,377.24/29,065.70 = 12,832.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,377.24x = 29,065.70 × 12,832.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,377.24x = 372,991,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,991,489.55/19,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,248.95

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