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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,443.40, 29,165.10 and 12,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,443.40, 29,165.10 and 12,023.80 is: 18,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,443.40 : 29,165.10 = 12,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,443.40/29,165.10 = 12,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,443.40x = 29,165.10 × 12,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,443.40x = 350,675,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,675,329.38/19,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.70

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