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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.84, 29,093.76 and 12,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.84, 29,093.76 and 12,007.44 is: 17,972.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.84 : 29,093.76 = 12,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.84/29,093.76 = 12,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.84x = 29,093.76 × 12,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.84x = 349,341,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,341,577.57/19,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,972.24

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