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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,990.12, 29,964.94 and 12,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,990.12, 29,964.94 and 12,974.60 is: 19,448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,990.12 : 29,964.94 = 12,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,990.12/29,964.94 = 12,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,990.12x = 29,964.94 × 12,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,990.12x = 388,783,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,783,110.52/19,990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,448.76

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