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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,661.40, 29,492.10 and 12,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,661.40, 29,492.10 and 12,274.20 is: 18,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,661.40 : 29,492.10 = 12,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,661.40/29,492.10 = 12,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,661.40x = 29,492.10 × 12,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,661.40x = 361,991,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,991,933.82/19,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.30

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