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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,401.91, 29,139.77 and 12,057.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,401.91, 29,139.77 and 12,057.69 is: 18,109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,401.91 : 29,139.77 = 12,057.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,401.91/29,139.77 = 12,057.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,401.91x = 29,139.77 × 12,057.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,401.91x = 351,358,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,358,313.33/19,401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.47

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