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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,993.20, 29,989.80 and 12,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,993.20, 29,989.80 and 12,573.60 is: 18,860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,993.20 : 29,989.80 = 12,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,993.20/29,989.80 = 12,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,993.20x = 29,989.80 × 12,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,993.20x = 377,079,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,079,749.28/19,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,860.40

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