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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,914.72, 29,812.68 and 12,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,914.72, 29,812.68 and 12,099.84 is: 18,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,914.72 : 29,812.68 = 12,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,914.72/29,812.68 = 12,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,914.72x = 29,812.68 × 12,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,914.72x = 360,728,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,728,657.97/19,914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,113.67

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