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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,807.54, 29,691.31 and 12,417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,807.54, 29,691.31 and 12,417.18 is: 18,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,807.54 : 29,691.31 = 12,417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,807.54/29,691.31 = 12,417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,807.54x = 29,691.31 × 12,417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,807.54x = 368,682,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,682,278.62/19,807.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.23

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