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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.68, 29,323.50 and 12,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.68, 29,323.50 and 12,996.64 is: 19,499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.68 : 29,323.50 = 12,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.68/29,323.50 = 12,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.68x = 29,323.50 × 12,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.68x = 381,106,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,106,973.04/19,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.27

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