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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,416.36, 29,124.54 and 12,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,416.36, 29,124.54 and 12,884.28 is: 19,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,416.36 : 29,124.54 = 12,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,416.36/29,124.54 = 12,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,416.36x = 29,124.54 × 12,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,416.36x = 375,248,728.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,248,728.23/19,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,326.42

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