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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,527.63, 29,172.72 and 12,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,527.63, 29,172.72 and 12,451.25 is: 18,601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,527.63 : 29,172.72 = 12,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,527.63/29,172.72 = 12,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,527.63x = 29,172.72 × 12,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,527.63x = 363,236,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,236,684.04/19,527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.17

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