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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,468.40, 29,213.96 and 12,813.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,468.40, 29,213.96 and 12,813.12 is: 19,227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,468.40 : 29,213.96 = 12,813.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,468.40/29,213.96 = 12,813.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,468.40x = 29,213.96 × 12,813.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,468.40x = 374,321,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,321,911.09/19,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,227.16

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