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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,940.60, 29,910.90 and 12,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,940.60, 29,910.90 and 12,164.60 is: 18,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,940.60 : 29,910.90 = 12,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,940.60/29,910.90 = 12,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,940.60x = 29,910.90 × 12,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,940.60x = 363,854,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,854,134.14/19,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,246.90

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