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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,751.58, 29,633.58 and 12,345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,751.58, 29,633.58 and 12,345.84 is: 18,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,751.58 : 29,633.58 = 12,345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,751.58/29,633.58 = 12,345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,751.58x = 29,633.58 × 12,345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,751.58x = 365,851,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,851,437.31/19,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.64

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