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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,536.86, 29,315.79 and 12,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,536.86, 29,315.79 and 12,966.14 is: 19,456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,536.86 : 29,315.79 = 12,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,536.86/29,315.79 = 12,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,536.86x = 29,315.79 × 12,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,536.86x = 380,112,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,112,637.35/19,536.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.18

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