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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.69, 29,242.94 and 12,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.69, 29,242.94 and 12,114.27 is: 18,135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.69 : 29,242.94 = 12,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.69/29,242.94 = 12,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.69x = 29,242.94 × 12,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.69x = 354,256,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,256,810.18/19,533.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.68

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