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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,898.56, 29,827.68 and 12,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,898.56, 29,827.68 and 12,508.24 is: 18,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,898.56 : 29,827.68 = 12,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,898.56/29,827.68 = 12,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,898.56x = 29,827.68 × 12,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,898.56x = 373,091,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,091,780.08/19,898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.69

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