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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,674.96, 29,483.82 and 12,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,674.96, 29,483.82 and 12,162.48 is: 18,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,674.96 : 29,483.82 = 12,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,674.96/29,483.82 = 12,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,674.96x = 29,483.82 × 12,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,674.96x = 358,596,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,596,371.07/19,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.03

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