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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.13, 29,988.72 and 12,575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.13, 29,988.72 and 12,575.34 is: 18,861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.13 : 29,988.72 = 12,575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.13/29,988.72 = 12,575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.13x = 29,988.72 × 12,575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.13x = 377,118,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,118,350.16/19,994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.45

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