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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,472.86, 29,209.29 and 12,552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,472.86, 29,209.29 and 12,552.22 is: 18,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,472.86 : 29,209.29 = 12,552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,472.86/29,209.29 = 12,552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,472.86x = 29,209.29 × 12,552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,472.86x = 366,641,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,641,434.12/19,472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.33

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