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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.77, 29,262.42 and 12,433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.77, 29,262.42 and 12,433.41 is: 18,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.77 : 29,262.42 = 12,433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.77/29,262.42 = 12,433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.77x = 29,262.42 × 12,433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.77x = 363,831,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,831,665.45/19,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.68

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