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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,727.73, 29,598.50 and 12,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,727.73, 29,598.50 and 12,323.52 is: 18,489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,727.73 : 29,598.50 = 12,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,727.73/29,598.50 = 12,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,727.73x = 29,598.50 × 12,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,727.73x = 364,757,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,757,645.10/19,727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.59

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