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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.58, 29,337.49 and 12,165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.58, 29,337.49 and 12,165.45 is: 18,259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.58 : 29,337.49 = 12,165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.58/29,337.49 = 12,165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.58x = 29,337.49 × 12,165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.58x = 356,903,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,903,767.72/19,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.14

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