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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,663.68, 29,426.22 and 12,271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,663.68, 29,426.22 and 12,271.62 is: 18,364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,663.68 : 29,426.22 = 12,271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,663.68/29,426.22 = 12,271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,663.68x = 29,426.22 × 12,271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,663.68x = 361,107,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,107,389.88/19,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.18

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