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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,864.26, 29,796.35 and 12,473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,864.26, 29,796.35 and 12,473.91 is: 18,710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,864.26 : 29,796.35 = 12,473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,864.26/29,796.35 = 12,473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,864.26x = 29,796.35 × 12,473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,864.26x = 371,676,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,676,925.86/19,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.84

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