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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,786.66, 29,659.48 and 12,374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,786.66, 29,659.48 and 12,374.11 is: 18,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,786.66 : 29,659.48 = 12,374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,786.66/29,659.48 = 12,374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,786.66x = 29,659.48 × 12,374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,786.66x = 367,009,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,009,668.06/19,786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.34

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