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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,520.22, 29,327.58 and 12,513.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,520.22, 29,327.58 and 12,513.72 is: 18,800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,520.22 : 29,327.58 = 12,513.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,520.22/29,327.58 = 12,513.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,520.22x = 29,327.58 × 12,513.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,520.22x = 366,997,124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,997,124.40/19,520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.87

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