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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,516.02, 29,322.17 and 12,499.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,516.02, 29,322.17 and 12,499.07 is: 18,779.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,516.02 : 29,322.17 = 12,499.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,516.02/29,322.17 = 12,499.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,516.02x = 29,322.17 × 12,499.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,516.02x = 366,499,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,499,646.28/19,516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,779.43

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