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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,783.20, 29,674.80 and 12,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,783.20, 29,674.80 and 12,410.40 is: 18,615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,783.20 : 29,674.80 = 12,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,783.20/29,674.80 = 12,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,783.20x = 29,674.80 × 12,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,783.20x = 368,276,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,276,137.92/19,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,615.60

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