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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,580.13, 29,314.31 and 12,993.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,580.13, 29,314.31 and 12,993.21 is: 19,452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,580.13 : 29,314.31 = 12,993.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,580.13/29,314.31 = 12,993.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,580.13x = 29,314.31 × 12,993.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,580.13x = 380,886,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,886,920.87/19,580.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.73

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