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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,737.54, 29,577.06 and 12,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,737.54, 29,577.06 and 12,323.52 is: 18,467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,737.54 : 29,577.06 = 12,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,737.54/29,577.06 = 12,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,737.54x = 29,577.06 × 12,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,737.54x = 364,493,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,493,490.45/19,737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.02

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