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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,877.60, 29,816.40 and 12,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,877.60, 29,816.40 and 12,101.60 is: 18,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,877.60 : 29,816.40 = 12,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,877.60/29,816.40 = 12,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,877.60x = 29,816.40 × 12,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,877.60x = 360,826,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,826,146.24/19,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.40

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