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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.70, 29,347.25 and 12,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.70, 29,347.25 and 12,537.72 is: 18,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.70 : 29,347.25 = 12,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.70/29,347.25 = 12,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.70x = 29,347.25 × 12,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.70x = 367,947,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,947,540.58/19,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,794.22

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