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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,548.58, 29,340.49 and 12,167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,548.58, 29,340.49 and 12,167.45 is: 18,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,548.58 : 29,340.49 = 12,167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,548.58/29,340.49 = 12,167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,548.58x = 29,340.49 × 12,167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,548.58x = 356,998,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,998,945.05/19,548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.14

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