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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,819.53, 29,709.15 and 12,429.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,819.53, 29,709.15 and 12,429.15 is: 18,631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,819.53 : 29,709.15 = 12,429.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,819.53/29,709.15 = 12,429.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,819.53x = 29,709.15 × 12,429.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,819.53x = 369,259,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,259,481.72/19,819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,631.09

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