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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,488.80, 29,233.20 and 12,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,488.80, 29,233.20 and 12,101.60 is: 18,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,488.80 : 29,233.20 = 12,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,488.80/29,233.20 = 12,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,488.80x = 29,233.20 × 12,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,488.80x = 353,768,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,768,493.12/19,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.40

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