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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,473.83, 29,220.29 and 12,076.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,473.83, 29,220.29 and 12,076.37 is: 18,120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,473.83 : 29,220.29 = 12,076.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,473.83/29,220.29 = 12,076.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,473.83x = 29,220.29 × 12,076.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,473.83x = 352,875,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,875,033.55/19,473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.47

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