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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,656.26, 29,451.54 and 8,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,656.26, 29,451.54 and 8,546.30 is: 12,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,656.26 : 29,451.54 = 8,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,656.26/29,451.54 = 8,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,656.26x = 29,451.54 × 8,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,656.26x = 251,701,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,701,696.30/19,656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.17

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