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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.60, 29,895.30 and 12,192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.60, 29,895.30 and 12,192.60 is: 18,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.60 : 29,895.30 = 12,192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.60/29,895.30 = 12,192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.60x = 29,895.30 × 12,192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.60x = 364,501,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,501,434.78/19,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.73

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