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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,695.56, 29,473.94 and 12,303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,695.56, 29,473.94 and 12,303.50 is: 18,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,695.56 : 29,473.94 = 12,303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,695.56/29,473.94 = 12,303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,695.56x = 29,473.94 × 12,303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,695.56x = 362,632,620.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,632,620.79/19,695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.90

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