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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,891.52, 29,845.39 and 12,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,891.52, 29,845.39 and 12,783.72 is: 19,180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,891.52 : 29,845.39 = 12,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,891.52/29,845.39 = 12,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,891.52x = 29,845.39 × 12,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,891.52x = 381,535,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,535,177.03/19,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,180.79

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