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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.80, 29,852.70 and 12,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.80, 29,852.70 and 12,903.40 is: 19,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.80 : 29,852.70 = 12,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.80/29,852.70 = 12,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.80x = 29,852.70 × 12,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.80x = 385,201,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,201,329.18/19,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,355.10

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