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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,660.67, 29,421.72 and 12,268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,660.67, 29,421.72 and 12,268.61 is: 18,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,660.67 : 29,421.72 = 12,268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,660.67/29,421.72 = 12,268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,660.67x = 29,421.72 × 12,268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,660.67x = 360,963,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,963,608.21/19,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.68

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