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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,520.32, 29,223.36 and 12,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,520.32, 29,223.36 and 12,102.40 is: 18,118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,520.32 : 29,223.36 = 12,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,520.32/29,223.36 = 12,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,520.32x = 29,223.36 × 12,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,520.32x = 353,672,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,672,792.06/19,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,118.19

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