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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,921.80, 29,904.30 and 12,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,921.80, 29,904.30 and 12,534.60 is: 18,815.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,921.80 : 29,904.30 = 12,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,921.80/29,904.30 = 12,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,921.80x = 29,904.30 × 12,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,921.80x = 374,838,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,838,438.78/19,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.49

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