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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,503.17, 29,274.97 and 12,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,503.17, 29,274.97 and 12,012.09 is: 18,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,503.17 : 29,274.97 = 12,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,503.17/29,274.97 = 12,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,503.17x = 29,274.97 × 12,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,503.17x = 351,653,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,653,574.39/19,503.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.59

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