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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.30, 29,898.92 and 12,516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.30, 29,898.92 and 12,516.12 is: 18,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.30 : 29,898.92 = 12,516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.30/29,898.92 = 12,516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.30x = 29,898.92 × 12,516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.30x = 374,218,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,218,501.88/19,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,772.59

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