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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,625.60, 29,434.80 and 12,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,625.60, 29,434.80 and 12,216.80 is: 18,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,625.60 : 29,434.80 = 12,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,625.60/29,434.80 = 12,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,625.60x = 29,434.80 × 12,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,625.60x = 359,599,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,599,064.64/19,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,322.96

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