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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,720.80, 29,602.80 and 12,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,720.80, 29,602.80 and 12,333.60 is: 18,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,720.80 : 29,602.80 = 12,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,720.80/29,602.80 = 12,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,720.80x = 29,602.80 × 12,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,720.80x = 365,109,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,109,094.08/19,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,513.91

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