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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,807.44, 29,691.17 and 12,417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,807.44, 29,691.17 and 12,417.09 is: 18,613.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,807.44 : 29,691.17 = 12,417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,807.44/29,691.17 = 12,417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,807.44x = 29,691.17 × 12,417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,807.44x = 368,677,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,677,930.10/19,807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.10

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