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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,615.20, 29,374.20 and 12,584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,615.20, 29,374.20 and 12,584.40 is: 18,845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,615.20 : 29,374.20 = 12,584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,615.20/29,374.20 = 12,584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,615.20x = 29,374.20 × 12,584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,615.20x = 369,656,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,656,682.48/19,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.42

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