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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.50, 29,216.71 and 12,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.50, 29,216.71 and 12,047.52 is: 18,082.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.50 : 29,216.71 = 12,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.50/29,216.71 = 12,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.50x = 29,216.71 × 12,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.50x = 351,988,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,988,898.06/19,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,082.71

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