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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,528.80, 29,314.80 and 12,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,528.80, 29,314.80 and 12,141.60 is: 18,225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,528.80 : 29,314.80 = 12,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,528.80/29,314.80 = 12,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,528.80x = 29,314.80 × 12,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,528.80x = 355,928,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,928,575.68/19,528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.83

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