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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,657.80, 29,486.70 and 12,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,657.80, 29,486.70 and 12,270.60 is: 18,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,657.80 : 29,486.70 = 12,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,657.80/29,486.70 = 12,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,657.80x = 29,486.70 × 12,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,657.80x = 361,819,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,819,501.02/19,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,405.90

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