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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.20, 29,954.40 and 12,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.20, 29,954.40 and 12,582.40 is: 18,853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.20 : 29,954.40 = 12,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.20/29,954.40 = 12,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.20x = 29,954.40 × 12,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.20x = 376,898,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,898,242.56/19,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.21

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