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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,649.46, 29,416.28 and 12,973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,649.46, 29,416.28 and 12,973.71 is: 19,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,649.46 : 29,416.28 = 12,973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,649.46/29,416.28 = 12,973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,649.46x = 29,416.28 × 12,973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,649.46x = 381,638,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,638,286.00/19,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,422.33

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