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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.73, 29,705.36 and 12,025.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.73, 29,705.36 and 12,025.14 is: 18,011.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.73 : 29,705.36 = 12,025.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.73/29,705.36 = 12,025.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.73x = 29,705.36 × 12,025.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.73x = 357,211,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,211,052.62/19,832.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.19

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