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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,740.08, 29,566.92 and 12,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,740.08, 29,566.92 and 12,793.52 is: 19,162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,740.08 : 29,566.92 = 12,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,740.08/29,566.92 = 12,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,740.08x = 29,566.92 × 12,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,740.08x = 378,264,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,264,982.36/19,740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.28

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