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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,506.98, 29,203.02 and 12,087.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,506.98, 29,203.02 and 12,087.59 is: 18,095.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,506.98 : 29,203.02 = 12,087.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,506.98/29,203.02 = 12,087.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,506.98x = 29,203.02 × 12,087.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,506.98x = 352,993,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,993,986.51/19,506.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.78

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