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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,459.24, 29,225.71 and 12,114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,459.24, 29,225.71 and 12,114.97 is: 18,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,459.24 : 29,225.71 = 12,114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,459.24/29,225.71 = 12,114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,459.24x = 29,225.71 × 12,114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,459.24x = 354,068,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,068,541.96/19,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.40

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