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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.50, 29,848.68 and 12,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.50, 29,848.68 and 12,522.24 is: 18,770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.50 : 29,848.68 = 12,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.50/29,848.68 = 12,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.50x = 29,848.68 × 12,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.50x = 373,772,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,772,334.64/19,912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,770.74

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