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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,976.10, 29,906.55 and 12,200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,976.10, 29,906.55 and 12,200.10 is: 18,264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,976.10 : 29,906.55 = 12,200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,976.10/29,906.55 = 12,200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,976.10x = 29,906.55 × 12,200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,976.10x = 364,862,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,862,900.66/19,976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.97

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