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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,727.16, 29,597.64 and 12,322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,727.16, 29,597.64 and 12,322.94 is: 18,488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,727.16 : 29,597.64 = 12,322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,727.16/29,597.64 = 12,322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,727.16x = 29,597.64 × 12,322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,727.16x = 364,729,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,729,941.86/19,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.72

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