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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,785.66, 29,657.98 and 12,373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,785.66, 29,657.98 and 12,373.11 is: 18,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,785.66 : 29,657.98 = 12,373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,785.66/29,657.98 = 12,373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,785.66x = 29,657.98 × 12,373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,785.66x = 366,961,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,961,448.92/19,785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.84

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