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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,711.20, 29,539.80 and 12,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,711.20, 29,539.80 and 12,669.60 is: 18,987.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,711.20 : 29,539.80 = 12,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,711.20/29,539.80 = 12,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,711.20x = 29,539.80 × 12,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,711.20x = 374,257,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,257,450.08/19,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.05

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