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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,574.87, 29,347.92 and 12,562.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,574.87, 29,347.92 and 12,562.83 is: 18,835.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,574.87 : 29,347.92 = 12,562.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,574.87/29,347.92 = 12,562.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,574.87x = 29,347.92 × 12,562.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,574.87x = 368,692,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,692,929.81/19,574.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,835.02

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