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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,852.02, 29,790.37 and 12,370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,852.02, 29,790.37 and 12,370.26 is: 18,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,852.02 : 29,790.37 = 12,370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,852.02/29,790.37 = 12,370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,852.02x = 29,790.37 × 12,370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,852.02x = 368,514,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,514,622.40/19,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.08

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