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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,784.40, 29,676.60 and 12,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,784.40, 29,676.60 and 12,008.40 is: 18,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,784.40 : 29,676.60 = 12,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,784.40/29,676.60 = 12,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,784.40x = 29,676.60 × 12,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,784.40x = 356,368,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,368,483.44/19,784.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.60

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