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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,905.60, 29,858.40 and 12,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,905.60, 29,858.40 and 12,129.60 is: 18,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,905.60 : 29,858.40 = 12,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,905.60/29,858.40 = 12,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,905.60x = 29,858.40 × 12,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,905.60x = 362,170,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,170,448.64/19,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.40

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