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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,596.54, 29,415.57 and 12,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,596.54, 29,415.57 and 12,206.20 is: 18,322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,596.54 : 29,415.57 = 12,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,596.54/29,415.57 = 12,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,596.54x = 29,415.57 × 12,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,596.54x = 359,052,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,052,330.53/19,596.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,322.23

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