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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,475.66, 29,171.10 and 12,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,475.66, 29,171.10 and 12,804.62 is: 19,179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,475.66 : 29,171.10 = 12,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,475.66/29,171.10 = 12,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,475.66x = 29,171.10 × 12,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,475.66x = 373,524,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,524,752.64/19,475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,179.05

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