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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,783.62, 29,654.94 and 12,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,783.62, 29,654.94 and 12,371.06 is: 18,543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,783.62 : 29,654.94 = 12,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,783.62/29,654.94 = 12,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,783.62x = 29,654.94 × 12,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,783.62x = 366,863,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,863,042.04/19,783.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.78

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