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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,570.52, 29,289.04 and 12,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,570.52, 29,289.04 and 12,451.16 is: 18,634.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,570.52 : 29,289.04 = 12,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,570.52/29,289.04 = 12,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,570.52x = 29,289.04 × 12,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,570.52x = 364,682,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,682,523.29/19,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.28

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