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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,908.92, 29,870.17 and 12,504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,908.92, 29,870.17 and 12,504.71 is: 18,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908.92 : 29,870.17 = 12,504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908.92/29,870.17 = 12,504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908.92x = 29,870.17 × 12,504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908.92x = 373,517,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,517,813.50/19,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.33

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