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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,809.31, 29,693.96 and 12,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,809.31, 29,693.96 and 12,418.96 is: 18,615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,809.31 : 29,693.96 = 12,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,809.31/29,693.96 = 12,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,809.31x = 29,693.96 × 12,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,809.31x = 368,767,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,767,890.92/19,809.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,615.89

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