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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,664.68, 29,427.72 and 12,272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,664.68, 29,427.72 and 12,272.62 is: 18,365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664.68 : 29,427.72 = 12,272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664.68/29,427.72 = 12,272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664.68x = 29,427.72 × 12,272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664.68x = 361,155,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,155,225.03/19,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.68

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